PlainZIP

Jackson, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39213

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

22,328
300/sq mi
$29,541
Median income
$75,900
Median home value
15.8%
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, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
300
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39213 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39213 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, with 22,328 residents across 74.4 square miles, a density of 300 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39213 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,541 (44% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $20,376. The poverty rate stands at 37.1% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. The typical home here is valued at $75,900 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $772 monthly, and 47.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 39213 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hinds County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 39213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39213.

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 39213, 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

22,328

Population

74.4

Area (sq mi)

300

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39213?

40.2

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 1.8%
African American 94.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$29,541

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$20,376

Per Capita Income

37.1%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39213 ranks nationally

Jackson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,541 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 45.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,244

Total Housing Units

8,418

Occupied Units

1,826

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.3%
Renter 52.7%

$75,900

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$772

Median Rent

1967

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

-1.6%

YoY Change (2023)

147

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+47%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39213 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +47% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.1% 109
2020 +27.9% 140
2021 +4.4% 146
2022 +2.2% 149
2023 -1.6% 147

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 268 business establishments in ZIP 39213, employing approximately 6,015 people with a combined annual payroll of $410,021,000.

268

Businesses

6,015

Employees

$410.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 18.3%
Health care and social assistance 41 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 36 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 29 10.8%
Finance and insurance 15 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 5.2%
Utilities 13 4.8%
Wholesale trade 13 4.8%
Construction 11 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.1%
Manufacturing 9 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.4%
Information 6 2.2%

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 39213 vs 39209 →

ZIP 39213 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 39213 ranks #5 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 39213 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 39213 ranks #7 of 8 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
39209 Jackson, MS 29,617 3.9 mi
39206 Jackson, MS 25,341 3.8 mi
39174 Tougaloo, MS 715 4.4 mi
39157 Ridgeland, MS 24,645 4.3 mi
39217 Jackson, MS 1,103 6.6 mi
39203 Jackson, MS 7,091 6.1 mi
39204 Jackson, MS 19,468 8.6 mi
39216 Jackson, MS 3,454 5.9 mi
39211 Jackson, MS 24,515 6.7 mi
39269 Jackson, MS 0 6.8 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
39211 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 24,515
39204 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 19,468

Related Areas

Hinds County Jackson, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39213 in? ▼
ZIP code 39213 (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 39213? ▼
ZIP code 39213 in Jackson, MS has a population of 22,328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39213? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39213 is $29,541, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39213? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39213 is $75,900, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39213? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39213 is African American at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39213? ▼
ZIP code 39213 has 268 business establishments employing approximately 6,015 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39213? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39213 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (41), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39213? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39213 decreased by 1.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 47%. 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 39213? ▼
In ZIP code 39213, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 39213? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39213 is 22.9 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 39213? ▼
In ZIP code 39213, approximately 47.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39213? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39213 is 37.1% 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.