Flowood, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39232
Rankin County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,068
- 157/sq mi High-density area
- $82,931
- Median income Near-median income area
- $365,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Flowood pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 157
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39232 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39232 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flowood, Rankin County, Mississippi, home to 7,068 residents across 44.9 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39232 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,931 (58% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,987. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $365,000 (171% above the average Mississippi ZIP), with only 49.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,432.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rankin County, so 39232 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 39232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flowood, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39232.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
227 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
150 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
117 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
105 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
93 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 39232, Flowood, 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
7,068
Population
44.9
Area (sq mi)
157
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39232?
39.1
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
3.8%
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?
$82,931
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$47,987
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39232 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Flowood, 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)
$82,931 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
4,433housing units
4,433
Total Housing Units
4,188
Occupied Units
245
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$365,000
Median Home Value
+171% vs state ZIP avg
$1,432
Median Rent
2001
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,084 business establishments in ZIP 39232, employing approximately 21,538 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,219,926,000.
1,084
Businesses
21,538
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 227 | 20.9% |
| Retail trade | 150 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 117 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 105 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 93 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 45 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 1.9% |
| Information | 14 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
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 39232 vs 39208 →
ZIP 39232 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39208
Pearl (39208)
31,371 residents
- 39206
Jackson (39206)
25,341 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
- 39193 968
Whitfield (39193)
968 residents
- 39174 715
Tougaloo (39174)
715 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39232 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39232 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
- 39208
Pearl (39208)
$65,480 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 39232 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39208 | Pearl, MS | 31,371 | 4.8 mi |
| 39211 | Jackson, MS | 24,515 | 3.4 mi |
| 39216 | Jackson, MS | 3,454 | 4.0 mi |
| 39202 | Jackson, MS | 8,411 | 4.8 mi |
| 39193 | Whitfield, MS | 968 | 6.6 mi |
| 39206 | Jackson, MS | 25,341 | 5.6 mi |
| 39269 | Jackson, MS | 0 | 6.0 mi |
| 39203 | Jackson, MS | 7,091 | 6.5 mi |
| 39201 | Jackson, MS | 536 | 6.1 mi |
| 39174 | Tougaloo, MS | 715 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39232, 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 (7,068 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 39232 in?
ZIP code 39232 (Flowood) 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 39232?
ZIP code 39232 in Flowood, MS has a population of 7,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39232?
The median household income in ZIP 39232 is $82,931, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39232?
The median home value in ZIP 39232 is $365,000, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39232 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39232?
ZIP code 39232 has 1,084 business establishments employing approximately 21,538 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39232?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39232 are: Health care and social assistance (227), Retail trade (150), Accommodation and food services (117). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39232?
In ZIP code 39232, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% 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 39232?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39232 is 21.3 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 39232?
In ZIP code 39232, approximately 49.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39232 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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