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Jackson, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39202

Hinds County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,411
879/sq mi
$38,554
Median income
$222,100
Median home value
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jackson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
879
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, home to 8,411 residents across 9.6 square miles, a density of 879 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39202 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,554 (27% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $33,710. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. Median home value sits at $222,100 (65% above the state average), median rent at $890 a month, and owner-occupancy at 32.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hinds County, so you can benchmark 39202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 39202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39202.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39202, Jackson, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,411

Population

9.6

Area (sq mi)

879

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39202?

32.7

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 40.9%
African American 54.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$38,554

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$33,710

Per Capita Income

23.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39202 ranks nationally

Jackson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,554 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,265

Total Housing Units

3,457

Occupied Units

808

Vacant Units

1.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.5%
Renter 67.5%

$222,100

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$890

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

153

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+53%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39202 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +53% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 143
2021 +4.0% 148
2022 +10.2% 164
2023 -8.0% 150
2024 +1.5% 153

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 366 business establishments in ZIP 39202, employing approximately 8,816 people with a combined annual payroll of $539,580,000.

366

Businesses

8,816

Employees

$539.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 87 23.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 46 12.6%
Retail trade 41 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 38 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.9%
Finance and insurance 15 4.1%
Construction 11 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.0%
Wholesale trade 10 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.2%
Educational services 7 1.9%
Manufacturing 6 1.6%
Information 5 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39202 vs 39269 →

ZIP 39202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39202 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39202 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39269 Jackson, MS 0 1.2 mi
39203 Jackson, MS 7,091 1.7 mi
39201 Jackson, MS 536 1.6 mi
39216 Jackson, MS 3,454 1.7 mi
39217 Jackson, MS 1,103 2.4 mi
39206 Jackson, MS 25,341 4.3 mi
39218 Richland, MS 6,943 5.7 mi
39204 Jackson, MS 19,468 4.4 mi
39232 Flowood, MS 7,068 4.8 mi
39174 Tougaloo, MS 715 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hinds County

39212 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 33,263
39209 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 29,617
39056 standard
Clinton, MS
Pop: 25,621
39206 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 25,341
39211 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 24,515
39213 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 22,328

Related Areas

Hinds County Jackson, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39202 in? ▼
ZIP code 39202 (Jackson) is located in Hinds County, Mississippi. Hinds County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hinds-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39202? ▼
ZIP code 39202 in Jackson, MS has a population of 8,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39202 is $38,554, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39202 is $222,100, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39202 is African American at 54.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39202? ▼
ZIP code 39202 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 8,816 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39202 are: Health care and social assistance (87), Professional, scientific, and technical services (57), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39202? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39202 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 53%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39202? ▼
In ZIP code 39202, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39202? ▼
In ZIP code 39202, approximately 32.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39202 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.