Byram, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39272
Hinds County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,551
- 220/sq mi High-density area
- $71,962
- Median income Near-median income area
- $202,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Byram pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 220
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39272 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 39272 (Byram, MS) rose +17.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.9 in 2023 to 181.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39272 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Byram, Hinds County, Mississippi, home to 12,551 residents across 57.1 square miles, a density of 220 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39272 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,962 (37% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,811. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $202,800 (51% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,347.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hinds County, so 39272 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 39272
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Byram, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39272.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
22 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 39272, Byram, 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
12,551
Population
57.1
Area (sq mi)
220
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39272?
42.3
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
1.7%
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?
$71,962
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$34,811
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39272 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Byram, 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)
$71,962 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
6,304housing units
6,304
Total Housing Units
5,810
Occupied Units
494
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,800
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,347
Median Rent
2001
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
+17.5%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39272 have increased 17.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 126 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 135 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 157 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 155 |
| 2024 | +17.5% | 182 |
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 237 business establishments in ZIP 39272, employing approximately 3,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,580,000.
237
Businesses
3,589
Employees
$153.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 11.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 13 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 39272 vs 39212 →
ZIP 39272 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
- 39073
Florence (39073)
19,685 residents
- 39204
Jackson (39204)
19,468 residents
- 39272 12,551
Byram (39272)
12,551 residents
- 39170 9,407
Terry (39170)
9,407 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
- 39217 1,103
Jackson (39217)
1,103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39272 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39272 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39272
Byram (39272)
$71,962 median income
- 39073
Florence (39073)
$66,829 median income
- 39170
Terry (39170)
$66,638 median income
- 39218
Richland (39218)
$65,327 median income
- 39201
Jackson (39201)
$59,063 median income
- 39212
Jackson (39212)
$50,722 median income
- 39202
Jackson (39202)
$38,554 median income
- 39204
Jackson (39204)
$30,237 median income
- 39203 $26,569
Jackson (39203)
$26,569 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39272 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39212 | Jackson, MS | 33,263 | 3.8 mi |
| 39204 | Jackson, MS | 19,468 | 5.8 mi |
| 39218 | Richland, MS | 6,943 | 6.5 mi |
| 39170 | Terry, MS | 9,407 | 6.9 mi |
| 39217 | Jackson, MS | 1,103 | 8.1 mi |
| 39201 | Jackson, MS | 536 | 8.2 mi |
| 39203 | Jackson, MS | 7,091 | 9.0 mi |
| 39269 | Jackson, MS | 0 | 8.8 mi |
| 39202 | Jackson, MS | 8,411 | 9.9 mi |
| 39073 | Florence, MS | 19,685 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39272, 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 (12,551 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 39272 in?
ZIP code 39272 (Byram) 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 39272?
ZIP code 39272 in Byram, MS has a population of 12,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39272?
The median household income in ZIP 39272 is $71,962, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39272?
The median home value in ZIP 39272 is $202,800, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39272?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39272 is African American at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39272?
ZIP code 39272 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 3,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39272?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39272 are: Retail trade (37), Accommodation and food services (34), Health care and social assistance (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39272?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39272 increased by 17.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 39272?
In ZIP code 39272, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 39272?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39272 is 25.3 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 39272?
In ZIP code 39272, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39272?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39272 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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