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Jackson, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39212

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

33,263
499/sq mi
$50,722
Median income
$112,900
Median home value
23.0%
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 low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
499
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, with 33,263 residents across 66.6 square miles, a density of 499 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39212 reports a modest median household income of $50,722 (3% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $26,497. Local economic indicators show a 21.2% poverty rate alongside 8.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $112,900 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,114 a month; 62.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39212, plus 6 more within Hinds County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 39212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,263

Population

66.6

Area (sq mi)

499

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 39212 ranks nationally

Jackson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,722 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 39212 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 39212 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 39212 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 39212 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hinds County

39209 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 29,617
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 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.

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