Zip code 39204: Jackson, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39204?

39204 is assigned to Jackson, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39204 in?

39204 is in Hinds County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39204?

About 13,249 people live in 39204, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39204?

The median household income in 39204 is $30,237.

Q: What zip codes are near 39204?

The closest zip codes to 39204 are 39217, 39203, 39212, 39201, 39269.

Residential delivery areaHinds CountyCentral Time

Population

13,249

Median household income

$30K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$70K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$922/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.4 sq mi

1,405 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 39204

39204 is a suburban zip code in Jackson, Mississippi (Hinds County), covering 9.4 sq mi of land. About 13,249 people live here, or 1,405 per square mile. The median resident is 31.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $30,237 a year, about 37% of the national median of $80,734. 43.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $69,500, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 34% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $922 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 39204 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate43.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%20th of 398 in MS
Unemployment rate14.1%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%42nd of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy27.5%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%49th of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate21.3%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%23rd of 403 in MS
Government workers25.4%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%74th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1828.6%
93rd
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%59th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers13.8%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%93rd of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters61.6%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%90th of 377 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.450
62nd
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482192nd of 393 in MS
Population density1,405/sq mi
50th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi19th of 405 in MS
Average commute23.2 min
31st
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min280th of 393 in MS
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%282nd of 405 in MS
Broadband access87.7%
22nd
U.S. 91% · MS 84.1%91st of 397 in MS
Population13,249
20th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77977th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers6.8%
17th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%271st of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$922
15th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95487th of 319 in MS
Diversity index22.5
15th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1332nd of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents2.5%
15th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%90th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older11.3%
14th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%368th of 405 in MS
Work from home5.7%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%130th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher14.4%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%256th of 403 in MS
Median age31.5
7th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6357th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate33.7%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%391st of 397 in MS
Median household income$30,237
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447351st of 376 in MS
Per capita income$17,000
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549372nd of 405 in MS
Median home value$69,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800337th of 372 in MS
Median earnings per worker$24,743
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605369th of 403 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%283rd of 405 in MS

Measure	39204	Hinds	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	43.6%	22.7%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	20th of 398
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.1%	7.5%	5.8%	5.2%	98th	42nd of 405
Housing vacancy	27.5%	15.8%	14.6%	10.1%	97th	49th of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	21.3%	12.9%	11%	8.4%	96th	23rd of 403
Government workers	25.4%	23%	18.5%	14.5%	95th	74th of 405
Residents under 18	28.6%	23.5%	23.3%	22%	93rd	59th of 405
Healthcare workers	13.8%	12.2%	11.1%	9.7%	92nd	93rd of 405
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.6%	57.9%	51.3%	51.1%	87th	90th of 377
Income inequality (Gini)	0.450	0.489	0.482	0.483	62nd	192nd of 393
Population density	1,405/sq mi	251/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	50th	19th of 405
Average commute	23.2 min	22.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	31st	280th of 393
Veterans	4%	5.8%	6.8%	6.2%	26th	282nd of 405
Broadband access	87.7%	89.3%	84.1%	91%	22nd	91st of 397
Population	13,249	218,533	2,946,779	334,922,499	20th	77th of 405
Self-employed workers	6.8%	9%	9.4%	10%	17th	271st of 405
Median gross rent	$922	$1,061	$954	$1,413	15th	87th of 319
Diversity index	22.5	43.2	56.1	61.4	15th	332nd of 405
Foreign-born residents	2.5%	2%	2.4%	14.1%	15th	90th of 405
Residents 65 and older	11.3%	16.3%	17.2%	17.2%	14th	368th of 405
Work from home	5.7%	8.6%	5.9%	15.1%	10th	130th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.4%	31.2%	25.1%	35.7%	8th	256th of 403
Median age	31.5	36.9	38.6	38.9	7th	357th of 405
Homeownership rateWeakness	33.7%	58.3%	70%	65.2%	6th	391st of 397
Median household incomeWeakness	$30,237	$49,402	$56,447	$80,734	1st	351st of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,000	$29,530	$31,549	$44,673	1st	372nd of 405
Median home value	$69,500	$159,900	$169,800	$332,700	1st	337th of 372
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$24,743	$36,353	$40,605	$49,666	1st	369th of 403
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	283rd of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

10%

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.5

Under 18

28.6%

65 and over

11.3%

Race and ethnicity

White4%
Black88%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

22.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 5,450
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 50%
Married couples: 13.3%
Living alone: 46.9%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

44%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.2%

$200k+

0.3%

Median household income

39204

$30,237

Hinds Co.

$49,402

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,000

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

43.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.450

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39204

$69,500

Hinds Co.

$159,900

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39204

$922

Hinds Co.

$1,061

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,514
Owner-occupied: 33.7%
Vacant: 27.5%
Median year built: 1968
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.6%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

21%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

39%

20–29

28%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

15%

Healthcare

14%

Office and admin

13%

Food service

12%

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Construction and repair

Sales

Education

Police and fire

Management

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

0.0%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

23%

Manufacturing

13%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Admin, support and management

Construction

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

0.3%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$24,743

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39204	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$37,833	$74,888
Service	$22,680	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,347	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$22,134	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,891	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

28%

Some college

30%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4%
Households with broadband: 87.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.8%
No internet access: 6.4%
Without health insurance: 21.3%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): Jackson
State: Mississippi
County: Hinds County
Center point: 32.2831° N, 90.2369° W
Land area: 9.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Jackson100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 39204

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39217	Jackson, MS	1.9 mi	2,125	—	—
39203	Jackson, MS	2.8 mi	4,019	$26,569	$53,000
39212	Jackson, MS	2.9 mi	25,659	$50,722	$112,900
39201	Jackson, MS	3.1 mi	858	$59,063	—
39269	Jackson, MS	3.1 mi	0	—	—
39205	Jackson, MS · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
39207	Jackson, MS · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
39215	Jackson, MS · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
39225	Jackson, MS · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
39236	Jackson, MS · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
39250	Jackson, MS · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
39271	Jackson, MS · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 39204

What city is zip code 39204?

39204 is assigned to Jackson, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39204 in?

39204 is in Hinds County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39204?

About 13,249 people live in 39204, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39204 in?

39204 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39204?

The median household income in 39204 is $30,237.

What zip codes are near 39204?

The closest zip codes to 39204 are 39217, 39203, 39212, 39201, 39269.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39204, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.