Richland, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39218
Rankin County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,943
- 151/sq mi High-density area
- $65,327
- Median income Near-median income area
- $128,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richland pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 151
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39218 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39218 (Richland, MS) rose +18.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.4 in 2023 to 225.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39218 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richland, Rankin County, Mississippi, home to 6,943 residents across 46.0 square miles, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39218 reports a modest median household income of $65,327 (24% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,754. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $128,900 (4% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $1,185; 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rankin County, so 39218 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 39218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richland, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39218.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 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 39218, Richland, 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
6,943
Population
46.0
Area (sq mi)
151
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39218?
36.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
5.5%
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?
$65,327
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$33,754
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39218 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Richland, 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)
$65,327 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
2,889housing units
2,889
Total Housing Units
2,695
Occupied Units
194
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,185
Median Rent
1994
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
+18.7%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39218 have increased 18.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 159 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 172 |
| 2023 | +10.5% | 190 |
| 2024 | +18.7% | 226 |
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 332 business establishments in ZIP 39218, employing approximately 11,326 people with a combined annual payroll of $623,277,000.
332
Businesses
11,326
Employees
$623.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 59 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 29 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.4% |
| Information | 6 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
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 39218 vs 39193 →
ZIP 39218 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39212
Jackson (39212)
33,263 residents
- 39208
Pearl (39208)
31,371 residents
- 39204
Jackson (39204)
19,468 residents
- 39202 8,411
Jackson (39202)
8,411 residents
- 39203 7,091
Jackson (39203)
7,091 residents
- 39218 6,943
Richland (39218)
6,943 residents
- 39216 3,454
Jackson (39216)
3,454 residents
- 39217 1,103
Jackson (39217)
1,103 residents
- 39193 968
Whitfield (39193)
968 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39218 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39218 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39208
Pearl (39208)
$65,480 median income
- 39218
Richland (39218)
$65,327 median income
- 39201
Jackson (39201)
$59,063 median income
- 39212
Jackson (39212)
$50,722 median income
- 39216
Jackson (39216)
$43,750 median income
- 39202
Jackson (39202)
$38,554 median income
- 39204
Jackson (39204)
$30,237 median income
- 39203
Jackson (39203)
$26,569 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39218 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39193 | Whitfield, MS | 968 | 4.7 mi |
| 39201 | Jackson, MS | 536 | 4.4 mi |
| 39202 | Jackson, MS | 8,411 | 5.7 mi |
| 39208 | Pearl, MS | 31,371 | 4.6 mi |
| 39269 | Jackson, MS | 0 | 5.3 mi |
| 39216 | Jackson, MS | 3,454 | 7.3 mi |
| 39204 | Jackson, MS | 19,468 | 4.8 mi |
| 39203 | Jackson, MS | 7,091 | 6.0 mi |
| 39217 | Jackson, MS | 1,103 | 5.7 mi |
| 39212 | Jackson, MS | 33,263 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39218, 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 (6,943 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 39218 in?
ZIP code 39218 (Richland) is located in Rankin County, Mississippi. Rankin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rankin-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39218?
ZIP code 39218 in Richland, MS has a population of 6,943 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39218?
The median household income in ZIP 39218 is $65,327, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39218?
The median home value in ZIP 39218 is $128,900, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39218?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39218 is White at 69.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39218?
ZIP code 39218 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 11,326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39218?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39218 are: Wholesale trade (59), Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39218?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39218 increased by 18.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 39218?
In ZIP code 39218, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 39218?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39218 is 18.9 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 39218?
In ZIP code 39218, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39218?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39218 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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