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Jackson, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39216

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

3,454
394/sq mi
$43,750
Median income
$245,500
Median home value
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jackson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
394
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39216 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39216 covers 8.8 square miles in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,454 residents on file, a density of 394 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39216 reports a modest median household income of $43,750 (17% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $42,630. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 24.7%. The typical home here is valued at $245,500 (83% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,185 monthly, and 40.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39216, 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 39216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39216.

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 39216, 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

3,454

Population

8.8

Area (sq mi)

394

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39216?

33.3

Median Age

35.5%

Male

64.5%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.6%
African American 36.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
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?

$43,750

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$42,630

Per Capita Income

32.8%

Poverty Rate

24.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39216 ranks nationally

Jackson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,750 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 82.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,960

Total Housing Units

1,512

Occupied Units

448

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.2%
Renter 59.8%

$245,500

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$1,185

Median Rent

1970

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

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

159

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+59%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39216 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.4% 140
2021 +16.1% 163
2022 -3.3% 158
2023 +1.4% 160
2024 -0.4% 159

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 434 business establishments in ZIP 39216, employing approximately 14,521 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,052,918,000.

434

Businesses

14,521

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 136 31.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 15.2%
Finance and insurance 56 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 37 8.5%
Retail trade 31 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 27 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 5.1%
Construction 16 3.7%
Wholesale trade 11 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.7%
Information 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 39216 vs 39202 →

ZIP 39216 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 39216 ranks #7 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 39216 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 39216 ranks #5 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
39202 Jackson, MS 8,411 1.7 mi
39206 Jackson, MS 25,341 2.8 mi
39269 Jackson, MS 0 2.8 mi
39203 Jackson, MS 7,091 2.9 mi
39201 Jackson, MS 536 3.4 mi
39174 Tougaloo, MS 715 4.7 mi
39232 Flowood, MS 7,068 4.0 mi
39211 Jackson, MS 24,515 3.4 mi
39217 Jackson, MS 1,103 3.8 mi
39157 Ridgeland, MS 24,645 6.5 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
39213 standard
Jackson, MS
Pop: 22,328

Related Areas

Hinds County Jackson, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39216 in? ▼
ZIP code 39216 (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 39216? ▼
ZIP code 39216 in Jackson, MS has a population of 3,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39216? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39216 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39216? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39216 is $245,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39216? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39216 is White at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39216? ▼
ZIP code 39216 has 434 business establishments employing approximately 14,521 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39216? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39216 are: Health care and social assistance (136), Professional, scientific, and technical services (66), Finance and insurance (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39216? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39216 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 59%. 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 39216? ▼
In ZIP code 39216, 82.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39216? ▼
In ZIP code 39216, approximately 40.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39216? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39216 is 32.8% 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.