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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
$69,426
Median income
$221,600
Median home value
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $45,074. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hinds County, letting you compare 39211 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 39211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 39211 ranks nationally

Jackson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,426 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39211 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39211 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 39211 ranks #2 of 9 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
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

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
39206 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 25,341
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.