ZIP Code 39204

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Jackson · Hinds County · Mississippi

Population
19,468

555/sq mi

Median income
$30,237

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$69,500

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.4%

Median age 31.5

Land area
35.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 39204 in Jackson, Mississippi has a population of 19,468. The median household income is $30,237, which is 60% below the national average. Median home value is $69,500, 75% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39204 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.1 square miles in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. The area is home to 19,468 residents, producing a population density of 555 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 39204 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39204 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $69,500 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $922 per month, and 33.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hinds County, so you can benchmark 39204 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 39204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,468

Population

35.1

Area (sq mi)

555

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Jackson, MS

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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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