Jackson, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39211
Hinds County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,515
- 771/sq mi High-density area
- $69,426
- Median income Near-median income area
- $221,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 53.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jackson pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 771
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39211 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 39211 (Jackson, MS) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 148.2 in 2023 to 154.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, with 24,515 residents across 31.8 square miles, a density of 771 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39211 reports a modest median household income of $69,426 (32% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,074. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $221,600 (65% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 62.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,337.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hinds County, so 39211 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 39211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39211.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39211, 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
24,515
Population
31.8
Area (sq mi)
771
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39211?
34.4
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
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?
$69,426
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$45,074
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39211 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)
$69,426 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
11,281housing units
11,281
Total Housing Units
10,093
Occupied Units
1,188
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,600
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,337
Median Rent
1976
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
154
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+54%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39211 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +54% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 127 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 136 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 150 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 148 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 154 |
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 686 business establishments in ZIP 39211, employing approximately 9,695 people with a combined annual payroll of $429,983,000.
686
Businesses
9,695
Employees
$430.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 140 | 20.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 101 | 14.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 80 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.7% |
| Information | 18 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 14 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.4% |
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 39211 vs 39206 →
ZIP 39211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39208
Pearl (39208)
31,371 residents
- 39206
Jackson (39206)
25,341 residents
- 39157
Ridgeland (39157)
24,645 residents
- 39211
Jackson (39211)
24,515 residents
- 39213
Jackson (39213)
22,328 residents
- 39202 8,411
Jackson (39202)
8,411 residents
- 39203 7,091
Jackson (39203)
7,091 residents
- 39232 7,068
Flowood (39232)
7,068 residents
- 39216 3,454
Jackson (39216)
3,454 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39211 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39232
Flowood (39232)
$82,931 median income
- 39211
Jackson (39211)
$69,426 median income
- 39157
Ridgeland (39157)
$66,068 median income
- 39208
Pearl (39208)
$65,480 median income
- 39216
Jackson (39216)
$43,750 median income
- 39206
Jackson (39206)
$42,686 median income
- 39202
Jackson (39202)
$38,554 median income
- 39213 $29,541
Jackson (39213)
$29,541 median income
- 39203 $26,569
Jackson (39203)
$26,569 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39211 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39206 | Jackson, MS | 25,341 | 2.9 mi |
| 39174 | Tougaloo, MS | 715 | 3.0 mi |
| 39232 | Flowood, MS | 7,068 | 3.4 mi |
| 39216 | Jackson, MS | 3,454 | 3.4 mi |
| 39157 | Ridgeland, MS | 24,645 | 4.8 mi |
| 39202 | Jackson, MS | 8,411 | 5.1 mi |
| 39213 | Jackson, MS | 22,328 | 6.7 mi |
| 39269 | Jackson, MS | 0 | 6.2 mi |
| 39203 | Jackson, MS | 7,091 | 6.3 mi |
| 39208 | Pearl, MS | 31,371 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39211, 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 (24,515 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 39211 in?
ZIP code 39211 (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 39211?
ZIP code 39211 in Jackson, MS has a population of 24,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39211?
The median household income in ZIP 39211 is $69,426, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39211?
The median home value in ZIP 39211 is $221,600, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39211 is African American at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39211?
ZIP code 39211 has 686 business establishments employing approximately 9,695 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39211 are: Retail trade (140), Professional, scientific, and technical services (101), Finance and insurance (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39211 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 54%. 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 39211?
In ZIP code 39211, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.9% 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 39211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39211 is 18.7 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 39211?
In ZIP code 39211, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39211 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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