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 High-density area
- $30,237
- Median income Below-median income area
- $69,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.4%
- 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.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39204 (Jackson, MS) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 136.7 in 2023 to 146.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,000. Economic pressure is pronounced: 43.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $69,500 (48% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $922; owner occupancy is 33.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hinds County, so 39204 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 39204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39204.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 27
Other services (except public administration)
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39204?
31.5
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.5%
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?
$30,237
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$17,000
Per Capita Income
43.6%
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39204 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)
$30,237 7th percentile higher than 7% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,514housing units
7,514
Total Housing Units
5,450
Occupied Units
2,064
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$69,500
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39204 vs 39217 →
ZIP 39204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39212
Jackson (39212)
33,263 residents
- 39213
Jackson (39213)
22,328 residents
- 39204
Jackson (39204)
19,468 residents
- 39272 12,551
Byram (39272)
12,551 residents
- 39202 8,411
Jackson (39202)
8,411 residents
- 39203 7,091
Jackson (39203)
7,091 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 39204 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39272
Byram (39272)
$71,962 median income
- 39218
Richland (39218)
$65,327 median income
- 39201
Jackson (39201)
$59,063 median income
- 39212
Jackson (39212)
$50,722 median income
- 39216
Jackson (39216)
$43,750 median income
- 39202
Jackson (39202)
$38,554 median income
- 39204
Jackson (39204)
$30,237 median income
- 39213
Jackson (39213)
$29,541 median income
- 39203 $26,569
Jackson (39203)
$26,569 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39204, 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 (19,468 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 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.
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