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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
$26,569
Median income
$53,000
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th 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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $16,548. Local economic indicators show a 39.6% poverty rate alongside 7.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $53,000 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging $735 a month; 36.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39203, plus 6 more within Hinds County, give a clearer read than the 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 39203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39203.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 39203?

36.1

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 4.3%
African American 92.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

$16,548

Per Capita Income

39.6%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39203 ranks nationally

Jackson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,569 1st percentile higher than 1% 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

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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 43.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,635

Total Housing Units

1,749

Occupied Units

886

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.6%
Renter 63.4%

$53,000

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39203 ranks #5 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 39203 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 39203 ranks #9 of 9 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 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

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 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.

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