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Jackson, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39209

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

29,617
188/sq mi
$36,344
Median income
$78,400
Median home value
20.1%
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 rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
188
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39209 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, with 29,617 residents across 157.5 square miles, a density of 188 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39209 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,344 (31% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $21,107. 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.8%. Housing costs here run $78,400 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,010 a month; 47.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 39209 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hinds County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 39209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39209.

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 39209, 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

29,617

Population

157.5

Area (sq mi)

188

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39209?

36.8

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 7.3%
African American 89.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$36,344

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$21,107

Per Capita Income

32.7%

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39209 ranks nationally

Jackson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,344 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,529

Total Housing Units

10,139

Occupied Units

2,390

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.7%
Renter 52.3%

$78,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,010

Median Rent

1967

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

+17.2%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39209 have increased 17.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 149
2021 +5.2% 156
2022 -1.8% 154
2023 -1.4% 152
2024 +17.2% 178

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 416 business establishments in ZIP 39209, employing approximately 5,987 people with a combined annual payroll of $288,478,000.

416

Businesses

5,987

Employees

$288.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 92 22.1%
Other services (except public administration) 47 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 40 9.6%
Construction 36 8.7%
Wholesale trade 34 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 34 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 24 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.0%
Finance and insurance 18 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.1%
Information 16 3.9%
Manufacturing 15 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 2.6%
Educational services 3 0.7%
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

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ZIP 39209 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 39209 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 39209 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 39209 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
39213 Jackson, MS 22,328 3.9 mi
39056 Clinton, MS 25,621 3.2 mi
39206 Jackson, MS 25,341 7.7 mi
39174 Tougaloo, MS 715 8.3 mi
39157 Ridgeland, MS 24,645 7.9 mi
39217 Jackson, MS 1,103 8.4 mi
39203 Jackson, MS 7,091 8.3 mi
39204 Jackson, MS 19,468 9.7 mi
39216 Jackson, MS 3,454 9.2 mi
39269 Jackson, MS 0 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hinds County

39212 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 33,263
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
39204 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 19,468

Related Areas

Hinds County Jackson, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39209 in? ▼
ZIP code 39209 (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 39209? ▼
ZIP code 39209 in Jackson, MS has a population of 29,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39209 is $36,344, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39209 is $78,400, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39209 is African American at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39209? ▼
ZIP code 39209 has 416 business establishments employing approximately 5,987 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39209 are: Retail trade (92), Other services (except public administration) (47), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39209 increased by 17.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 39209? ▼
In ZIP code 39209, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 39209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39209 is 20.8 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 39209? ▼
In ZIP code 39209, approximately 47.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39209 is 32.7% 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.