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Jackson, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39206

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

25,341
1,089/sq mi
$42,686
Median income
$117,400
Median home value
27.0%
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, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,089
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, with 25,341 residents across 23.3 square miles, a density of 1,089 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39206 reports a modest median household income of $42,686 (19% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $25,726. Local economic indicators show a 25.9% poverty rate alongside 8.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $117,400 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,143 monthly, and 46.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hinds County, so you can benchmark 39206 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 39206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39206.

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 39206, 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

25,341

Population

23.3

Area (sq mi)

1,089

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39206?

35.7

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 8.0%
African American 87.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$42,686

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$25,726

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39206 ranks nationally

Jackson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,686 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,505

Total Housing Units

10,120

Occupied Units

1,385

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.0%
Renter 54.0%

$117,400

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,143

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39206 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 145
2021 +9.8% 159
2022 +8.2% 172
2023 +0.3% 173
2024 +1.9% 176

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 435 business establishments in ZIP 39206, employing approximately 5,158 people with a combined annual payroll of $217,584,000.

435

Businesses

5,158

Employees

$217.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 76 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 63 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 55 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 44 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 7.6%
Finance and insurance 24 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.6%
Construction 18 4.1%
Wholesale trade 12 2.8%
Information 12 2.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.4%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 39206 vs 39174 →

ZIP 39206 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 39206 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39206 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 39206 ranks #5 of 8 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
39174 Tougaloo, MS 715 2.1 mi
39216 Jackson, MS 3,454 2.8 mi
39211 Jackson, MS 24,515 2.9 mi
39157 Ridgeland, MS 24,645 3.8 mi
39202 Jackson, MS 8,411 4.3 mi
39213 Jackson, MS 22,328 3.8 mi
39269 Jackson, MS 0 5.0 mi
39203 Jackson, MS 7,091 4.7 mi
39201 Jackson, MS 536 5.8 mi
39217 Jackson, MS 1,103 5.5 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
39211 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 24,515
39213 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 22,328
39204 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 19,468

Related Areas

Hinds County Jackson, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39206 in? ▼
ZIP code 39206 (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 39206? ▼
ZIP code 39206 in Jackson, MS has a population of 25,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39206? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39206 is $42,686, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39206? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39206 is $117,400, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39206? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39206 is African American at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39206? ▼
ZIP code 39206 has 435 business establishments employing approximately 5,158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39206? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39206 are: Retail trade (76), Health care and social assistance (63), Other services (except public administration) (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39206? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39206 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 39206? ▼
In ZIP code 39206, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 39206? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39206 is 18.1 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 39206? ▼
In ZIP code 39206, approximately 46.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39206? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39206 is 25.9% 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.