Zip code 39206: Jackson, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39206?

39206 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 39206 in?

39206 is in Hinds County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39206?

About 23,257 people live in 39206, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39206?

The median household income in 39206 is $42,686.

Q: What zip codes are near 39206?

The closest zip codes to 39206 are 39174, 39216, 39211, 39213, 39210.

Residential delivery areaHinds CountyCentral Time

Population

23,257

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$117K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,143/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

8.9 sq mi

2,629 people/sq mi

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

About 39206

39206 is an urban zip code in Jackson, Mississippi (Hinds County), covering 8.9 sq mi of land. About 23,257 people live here, or 2,629 per square mile. The median resident is 35.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,686 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $117,400, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,143 a month.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.1 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and sales.

How 39206 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate25.9%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%122nd of 398 in MS
Uninsured rate15.8%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%73rd of 403 in MS
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%102nd of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters62.8%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%84th of 377 in MS
Healthcare workers12.3%
83rd
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%137th of 405 in MS
Government workers18.7%
80th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%190th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy12%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%288th of 397 in MS
Residents under 1825%
74th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%135th of 405 in MS
Population density2,629/sq mi
63rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi8th of 405 in MS
Broadband access92.8%
56th
U.S. 91% · MS 84.1%41st of 397 in MS
Work from home13.4%
53rd
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%17th of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.434
49th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482234th of 393 in MS
Residents 65 and older15.4%
41st
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%297th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher27%
39th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%71st of 403 in MS
Population23,257
37th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77931st of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$1,143
32nd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95431st of 319 in MS
Median age35.7
25th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6304th of 405 in MS
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%286th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers7.1%
21st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%261st of 405 in MS
Diversity index23.8
17th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1328th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate46%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%371st of 397 in MS
Per capita income$25,726
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549250th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$34,242
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605282nd of 403 in MS
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%171st of 405 in MS
Average commute18.1 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min362nd of 393 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%166th of 405 in MS
Median home value$117,400
5th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800187th of 372 in MS
Median household income$42,686
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447261st of 376 in MS

Measure	39206	Hinds	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	25.9%	22.7%	18.9%	12.5%	93rd	122nd of 398
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.8%	12.9%	11%	8.4%	90th	73rd of 403
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	7.5%	5.8%	5.2%	89th	102nd of 405
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.8%	57.9%	51.3%	51.1%	89th	84th of 377
Healthcare workers	12.3%	12.2%	11.1%	9.7%	83rd	137th of 405
Government workers	18.7%	23%	18.5%	14.5%	80th	190th of 405
Housing vacancy	12%	15.8%	14.6%	10.1%	79th	288th of 397
Residents under 18	25%	23.5%	23.3%	22%	74th	135th of 405
Population density	2,629/sq mi	251/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	63rd	8th of 405
Broadband access	92.8%	89.3%	84.1%	91%	56th	41st of 397
Work from home	13.4%	8.6%	5.9%	15.1%	53rd	17th of 405
Income inequality (Gini)	0.434	0.489	0.482	0.483	49th	234th of 393
Residents 65 and older	15.4%	16.3%	17.2%	17.2%	41st	297th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	27%	31.2%	25.1%	35.7%	39th	71st of 403
Population	23,257	218,533	2,946,779	334,922,499	37th	31st of 405
Median gross rent	$1,143	$1,061	$954	$1,413	32nd	31st of 319
Median age	35.7	36.9	38.6	38.9	25th	304th of 405
Veterans	3.9%	5.8%	6.8%	6.2%	25th	286th of 405
Self-employed workers	7.1%	9%	9.4%	10%	21st	261st of 405
Diversity index	23.8	43.2	56.1	61.4	17th	328th of 405
Homeownership rateWeakness	46%	58.3%	70%	65.2%	14th	371st of 397
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,726	$29,530	$31,549	$44,673	9th	250th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,242	$36,353	$40,605	$49,666	7th	282nd of 403
Tech workers	0.6%	1.3%	1.4%	3.8%	7th	171st of 405
Average commuteStrength	18.1 min	22.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	6th	362nd of 393
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	2%	2.4%	14.1%	6th	166th of 405
Median home value	$117,400	$159,900	$169,800	$332,700	5th	187th of 372
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,686	$49,402	$56,447	$80,734	4th	261st of 376

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

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

12%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

35.7

Under 18

25%

65 and over

15.4%

Race and ethnicity

White8%
Black87%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

23.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 10,120
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 53%
Married couples: 24.1%
Living alone: 41.6%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39206

$42,686

Hinds Co.

$49,402

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,726

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.434

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39206

$117,400

Hinds Co.

$159,900

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39206

$1,143

Hinds Co.

$1,061

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

22%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 11,505
Owner-occupied: 46%
Vacant: 12%
Median year built: 1968
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.2%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

18%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

47%

20–29

24%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

12%

Sales

11%

Food service

10%

Management

Production

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

16%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Manufacturing

Education

Public administration

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Arts and recreation

Information

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$34,242

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39206	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,075	$74,888
Service	$29,511	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,082	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,193	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,338	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

28%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.8%
Households with broadband: 92.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.1%
No internet access: 5.4%
Without health insurance: 15.8%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Jackson
State: Mississippi
County: Hinds County
Center point: 32.3723° N, 90.1727° W
Land area: 8.9 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 39206

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39174	Tougaloo, MS	2.1 mi	485	—	—
39216	Jackson, MS	2.6 mi	2,902	$43,750	$245,500
39211	Jackson, MS	2.9 mi	23,838	$69,426	$221,600
39213	Jackson, MS	3.4 mi	18,691	$29,541	$75,900
39210	Jackson, MS	3.5 mi	712	—	—
39157	Ridgeland, MS	3.7 mi	24,562	$66,068	$275,000
39202	Jackson, MS	4.2 mi	6,832	$38,554	$222,100
39158	Ridgeland, MS · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
39203	Jackson, MS	4.7 mi	4,019	$26,569	$53,000
39269	Jackson, MS	5 mi	0	—	—
39205	Jackson, MS · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
39207	Jackson, MS · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 39206

What city is zip code 39206?

39206 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 39206 in?

39206 is in Hinds County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39206?

About 23,257 people live in 39206, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39206 in?

39206 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39206?

The median household income in 39206 is $42,686.

What zip codes are near 39206?

The closest zip codes to 39206 are 39174, 39216, 39211, 39213, 39210.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39206, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.