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 High-density area
- $43,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $245,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,630. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 24.7%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $245,500 (83% above the average Mississippi ZIP), with only 40.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,185.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hinds County, so 39216 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
136 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 37
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Retail trade 31
Retail trade
31 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 39216?
33.3
Median Age
35.5%
Male
64.5%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$42,630
Per Capita Income
32.8%
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39216 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Jackson, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$43,750 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,960housing units
1,960
Total Housing Units
1,512
Occupied Units
448
Vacant Units
1.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,500
Median Home Value
+83% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 39206
Jackson (39206)
25,341 residents
- 39157
Ridgeland (39157)
24,645 residents
- 39211
Jackson (39211)
24,515 residents
- 39202 8,411
Jackson (39202)
8,411 residents
- 39203 7,091
Jackson (39203)
7,091 residents
- 39232 7,068
Flowood (39232)
7,068 residents
- 39216 3,454
Jackson (39216)
3,454 residents
- 39217 1,103
Jackson (39217)
1,103 residents
- 39174 715
Tougaloo (39174)
715 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39216 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39232
Flowood (39232)
$82,931 median income
- 39211
Jackson (39211)
$69,426 median income
- 39157
Ridgeland (39157)
$66,068 median income
- 39201
Jackson (39201)
$59,063 median income
- 39216
Jackson (39216)
$43,750 median income
- 39206
Jackson (39206)
$42,686 median income
- 39202
Jackson (39202)
$38,554 median income
- 39203 $26,569
Jackson (39203)
$26,569 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39216, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,454 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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