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Jackson, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39204

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

19,468
555/sq mi
$30,237
Median income
$69,500
Median home value
14.4%
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.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
555
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, home to 19,468 residents across 35.1 square miles, a density of 555 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39204 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,237 (42% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $17,000. The poverty rate stands at 43.6% and the unemployment rate at 14.1%. The typical home here is valued at $69,500 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $922 monthly, and 33.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39204, 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 39204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39204.

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 39204, 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

19,468

Population

35.1

Area (sq mi)

555

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39204?

31.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 3.8%
African American 88.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$30,237

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$17,000

Per Capita Income

43.6%

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39204 ranks nationally

Jackson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,237 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 42.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,514

Total Housing Units

5,450

Occupied Units

2,064

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.7%
Renter 66.3%

$69,500

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$922

Median Rent

1968

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

147

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+47%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39204 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +47% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -23.9% 101
2021 +28.3% 130
2022 +18.4% 154
2023 -11.1% 137
2024 +7.3% 147

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 338 business establishments in ZIP 39204, employing approximately 6,489 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,886,000.

338

Businesses

6,489

Employees

$308.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 69 20.4%
Health care and social assistance 61 18.1%
Accommodation and food services 36 10.7%
Finance and insurance 30 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 27 8.0%
Wholesale trade 26 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 5.9%
Construction 16 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 4.1%
Manufacturing 12 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.4%
Information 4 1.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 39204 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 39204 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 39204 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 39204 ranks #7 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
39217 Jackson, MS 1,103 2.3 mi
39201 Jackson, MS 536 2.9 mi
39203 Jackson, MS 7,091 3.2 mi
39269 Jackson, MS 0 3.2 mi
39212 Jackson, MS 33,263 3.2 mi
39202 Jackson, MS 8,411 4.4 mi
39218 Richland, MS 6,943 4.8 mi
39272 Byram, MS 12,551 5.8 mi
39213 Jackson, MS 22,328 8.6 mi
39216 Jackson, MS 3,454 6.0 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 39204 in? ▼
ZIP code 39204 (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 39204? ▼
ZIP code 39204 in Jackson, MS has a population of 19,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39204? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39204 is $30,237, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39204? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39204 is $69,500, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39204? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39204 is African American at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39204? ▼
ZIP code 39204 has 338 business establishments employing approximately 6,489 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39204? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39204 are: Retail trade (69), Health care and social assistance (61), Accommodation and food services (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39204? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39204 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 47%. 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 39204? ▼
In ZIP code 39204, 42.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 39204? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39204 is 23.2 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 39204? ▼
In ZIP code 39204, approximately 33.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39204? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39204 is 43.6% 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.