ZIP Code 39217

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Jackson · Hinds County · Mississippi

Population
1,103

27,569/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
100.0%

Median age 19.8

Land area
0.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 39217 in Jackson, Mississippi has a population of 1,103. 100.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.0 square miles in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,103 residents, producing a population density of 27,569 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 39217 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39217 sits at , while per-capita income is $3,754. The poverty rate stands at 100.0% and the unemployment rate at 17.4%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.8, 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 39217 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 →

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 39217, 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

1,103

Population

0.0

Area (sq mi)

27,569

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39217?

19.8

Median Age

37.1%

Male

62.9%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 16.8%
African American 81.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
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?

$3,754

Per Capita Income

100.0%

Poverty Rate

17.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 100.0%

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

What does housing look like?

82

Total Housing Units

82

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 39217, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,366,000.

14

Businesses

138

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 9 64.3%

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 39217 vs 39203 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39203 Jackson, MS 7,091 0.9 mi
39269 Jackson, MS 0 1.3 mi
39201 Jackson, MS 536 1.7 mi
39204 Jackson, MS 19,468 2.3 mi
39202 Jackson, MS 8,411 2.4 mi
39216 Jackson, MS 3,454 3.8 mi
39206 Jackson, MS 25,341 5.5 mi
39213 Jackson, MS 22,328 6.6 mi
39212 Jackson, MS 33,263 5.4 mi
39218 Richland, MS 6,943 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39217 in?
ZIP code 39217 (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 39217?
ZIP code 39217 in Jackson, MS has a population of 1,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39217?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39217 is African American at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39217?
ZIP code 39217 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39217?
In ZIP code 39217, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39217?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39217 is 100.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Jackson, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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