ZIP Code 39202
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Jackson · Hinds County · Mississippi
- Population
- 8,411
- Median income
- $38,554
- Median home value
- $222,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.8%
- Land area
- 9.6 sq mi
879/sq mi
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.7
Chicago
ZIP code 39202 in Jackson, Mississippi has a population of 8,411. The median household income is $38,554, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $222,100, 20% below the US average. 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.6 square miles in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. The area is home to 8,411 residents, producing a population density of 879 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39202 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39202 sits at $38,554 (27% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $33,710. The poverty rate stands at 23.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $222,100 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $890 per month, and 32.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 39202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39202.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 39202?
32.7
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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