ZIP Code 39216
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Jackson · Hinds County · Mississippi
- Population
- 3,454
- Median income
- $43,750
- Median home value
- $245,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.9%
- Land area
- 8.8 sq mi
394/sq mi
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
Chicago
ZIP code 39216 in Jackson, Mississippi has a population of 3,454. The median household income is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $245,500, 12% below the US average. 67.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39216 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.8 square miles in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. The area is home to 3,454 residents, producing a population density of 394 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 39216 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39216 sits at $43,750 (17% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $42,630. The poverty rate stands at 32.8% and the unemployment rate at 24.7%. On housing, the median home value is $245,500 (83% above the state average) with median rent at $1,185 per month, and 40.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39216 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hinds County, so you can benchmark 39216 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 39216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$42,630
Per Capita Income
32.8%
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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