ZIP Code 39211

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Jackson · Hinds County · Mississippi

Population
24,515

771/sq mi

Median income
$69,426

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$221,600

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.9%

Median age 34.4

Land area
31.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 39211 in Jackson, Mississippi has a population of 24,515. The median household income is $69,426, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $221,600, 20% below the US average. 53.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39211 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.8 square miles in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. The area is home to 24,515 residents, producing a population density of 771 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 39211 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39211 sits at $69,426 (32% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $45,074. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $221,600 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $1,337 per month, and 62.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39211 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hinds County, so you can benchmark 39211 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 39211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39211.

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 39211, 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

24,515

Population

31.8

Area (sq mi)

771

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39211?

34.4

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 35.6%
African American 58.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$69,426

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$45,074

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,281

Total Housing Units

10,093

Occupied Units

1,188

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$221,600

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$1,337

Median Rent

1976

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

+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 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

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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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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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