Jackson, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39203
Hinds County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,091
- 1,206/sq mi High-density area
- $26,569
- Median income Below-median income area
- $53,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jackson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,206
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39203 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, home to 7,091 residents across 5.9 square miles, a density of 1,206 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39203 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,569 (49% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,548. The poverty rate is 39.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $53,000 (61% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $735; owner occupancy is 36.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hinds County, so 39203 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 39203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39203.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39203, 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
7,091
Population
5.9
Area (sq mi)
1,206
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39203?
36.1
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$26,569
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$16,548
Per Capita Income
39.6%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39203 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Jackson, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$26,569 5th percentile higher than 5% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,635housing units
2,635
Total Housing Units
1,749
Occupied Units
886
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$53,000
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$735
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 39203, employing approximately 524 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,916,000.
70
Businesses
524
Employees
$19.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.3% |
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 39203 vs 39269 →
ZIP 39203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39206
Jackson (39206)
25,341 residents
- 39213
Jackson (39213)
22,328 residents
- 39204
Jackson (39204)
19,468 residents
- 39202 8,411
Jackson (39202)
8,411 residents
- 39203 7,091
Jackson (39203)
7,091 residents
- 39232 7,068
Flowood (39232)
7,068 residents
- 39218 6,943
Richland (39218)
6,943 residents
- 39216 3,454
Jackson (39216)
3,454 residents
- 39217 1,103
Jackson (39217)
1,103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39203 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39232
Flowood (39232)
$82,931 median income
- 39218
Richland (39218)
$65,327 median income
- 39201
Jackson (39201)
$59,063 median income
- 39216
Jackson (39216)
$43,750 median income
- 39206
Jackson (39206)
$42,686 median income
- 39202
Jackson (39202)
$38,554 median income
- 39204 $30,237
Jackson (39204)
$30,237 median income
- 39213 $29,541
Jackson (39213)
$29,541 median income
- 39203 $26,569
Jackson (39203)
$26,569 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39203 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39269 | Jackson, MS | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 39217 | Jackson, MS | 1,103 | 0.9 mi |
| 39202 | Jackson, MS | 8,411 | 1.7 mi |
| 39201 | Jackson, MS | 536 | 1.7 mi |
| 39216 | Jackson, MS | 3,454 | 2.9 mi |
| 39204 | Jackson, MS | 19,468 | 3.2 mi |
| 39206 | Jackson, MS | 25,341 | 4.7 mi |
| 39213 | Jackson, MS | 22,328 | 6.1 mi |
| 39218 | Richland, MS | 6,943 | 6.0 mi |
| 39232 | Flowood, MS | 7,068 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39203, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,091 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39203 in?
ZIP code 39203 (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 39203?
ZIP code 39203 in Jackson, MS has a population of 7,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39203?
The median household income in ZIP 39203 is $26,569, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39203?
The median home value in ZIP 39203 is $53,000, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39203 is African American at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39203?
ZIP code 39203 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 524 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39203 are: Health care and social assistance (15), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39203?
In ZIP code 39203, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39203?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39203 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39203?
In ZIP code 39203, approximately 36.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39203 is 39.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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