PlainZIP

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
$65,327
Median income
$128,900
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $33,754. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $128,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,185 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39218, plus 6 more within Rankin 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 39218

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richland, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39218.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 39218?

36.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.3%
African American 16.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$33,754

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39218 ranks nationally

Richland, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,327 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,889

Total Housing Units

2,695

Occupied Units

194

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$128,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39218 ranks #6 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 39218 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 39218 ranks #2 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
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

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Pop: 34,539
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Pop: 34,198
39208 standard
Pearl, MS
Pop: 31,371
39073 standard
Florence, MS
Pop: 19,685
39232 standard
Flowood, MS
Pop: 7,068
39145 standard
Pelahatchie, MS
Pop: 5,170

Related Areas

Rankin County Richland, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.