ZIP Code 39208
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Pearl · Rankin County · Mississippi
- Population
- 31,371
- Median income
- $65,480
- Median home value
- $185,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.2%
- Land area
- 130.2 sq mi
241/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Chicago
ZIP code 39208 in Pearl, Mississippi has a population of 31,371. The median household income is $65,480, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $185,200, 33% below the US average. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.2 square miles in Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi. The area is home to 31,371 residents, producing a population density of 241 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 39208 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39208 sits at $65,480 (25% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $32,929. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $185,200 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,183 per month, and 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rankin County, so you can benchmark 39208 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 39208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39208.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
183 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Wholesale trade 71
Wholesale trade
71 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39208, Pearl, 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
31,371
Population
130.2
Area (sq mi)
241
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39208?
36.5
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.3%
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?
$65,480
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$32,929
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,692
Total Housing Units
12,839
Occupied Units
853
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,200
Median Home Value
+38% vs state
$1,183
Median Rent
1985
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39208 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 147 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 164 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 183 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 192 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 203 |
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 830 business establishments in ZIP 39208, employing approximately 12,769 people with a combined annual payroll of $540,340,000.
830
Businesses
12,769
Employees
$540.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 183 | 22.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 77 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 71 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 3.0% |
| Information | 12 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.5% |
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 39208 vs 39193 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39193 | Whitfield, MS | 968 | 1.9 mi |
| 39232 | Flowood, MS | 7,068 | 4.8 mi |
| 39218 | Richland, MS | 6,943 | 4.6 mi |
| 39201 | Jackson, MS | 536 | 5.9 mi |
| 39202 | Jackson, MS | 8,411 | 5.9 mi |
| 39269 | Jackson, MS | 0 | 6.4 mi |
| 39211 | Jackson, MS | 24,515 | 7.9 mi |
| 39216 | Jackson, MS | 3,454 | 6.5 mi |
| 39204 | Jackson, MS | 19,468 | 8.0 mi |
| 39203 | Jackson, MS | 7,091 | 7.3 mi |
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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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