ZIP Code 39212

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Jackson · Hinds County · Mississippi

Population
33,263

499/sq mi

Median income
$50,722

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$112,900

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.0%

Median age 36.6

Land area
66.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 39212 in Jackson, Mississippi has a population of 33,263. The median household income is $50,722, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $112,900, 59% below the US average. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39212 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.6 square miles in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. The area is home to 33,263 residents, producing a population density of 499 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 39212 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39212 sits at $50,722 (3% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $26,497. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $112,900 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,114 per month, and 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39212 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hinds County, so you can benchmark 39212 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 39212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39212.

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 39212, 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

33,263

Population

66.6

Area (sq mi)

499

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39212?

36.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 8.1%
African American 88.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$50,722

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$26,497

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,512

Total Housing Units

10,227

Occupied Units

2,285

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$112,900

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,114

Median Rent

1972

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

-4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

139

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+39%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39212 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +39% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.2% 119
2021 +11.6% 133
2022 +7.9% 143
2023 +0.8% 144
2024 -4.0% 139

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 216 business establishments in ZIP 39212, employing approximately 2,125 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,004,000.

216

Businesses

2,125

Employees

$84.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 20.4%
Other services (except public administration) 29 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 27 12.5%
Construction 22 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.4%
Wholesale trade 10 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.6%
Finance and insurance 7 3.2%
Manufacturing 5 2.3%
Educational services 5 2.3%

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 39212 vs 39272 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39272 Byram, MS 12,551 3.8 mi
39204 Jackson, MS 19,468 3.2 mi
39217 Jackson, MS 1,103 5.4 mi
39218 Richland, MS 6,943 6.7 mi
39201 Jackson, MS 536 6.1 mi
39203 Jackson, MS 7,091 6.3 mi
39269 Jackson, MS 0 6.4 mi
39202 Jackson, MS 8,411 7.6 mi
39170 Terry, MS 9,407 9.6 mi
39216 Jackson, MS 3,454 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39212 in?
ZIP code 39212 (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 39212?
ZIP code 39212 in Jackson, MS has a population of 33,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39212?
The median household income in ZIP 39212 is $50,722, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39212?
The median home value in ZIP 39212 is $112,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39212 is African American at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39212?
ZIP code 39212 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 2,125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39212?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39212 are: Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (29), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39212?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39212 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 39%. 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 39212?
In ZIP code 39212, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 39212?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39212 is 21.2 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 39212?
In ZIP code 39212, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39212 is 21.2% 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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