Zip code 39209: Jackson, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39209?

39209 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 39209 in?

39209 is mostly in Hinds County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39209?

About 25,776 people live in 39209, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39209?

The median household income in 39209 is $36,344.

Q: What zip codes are near 39209?

The closest zip codes to 39209 are 39056, 39213, 39058, 39206, 39157.

Residential delivery areaHinds CountyCentral Time

Population

25,776

Median household income

$36K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$78K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,010/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

62 sq mi

414 people/sq mi

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

About 39209

39209 is a small-town zip code in Jackson, Mississippi (Hinds County), covering 62 sq mi of land. About 25,776 people live here, or 414 per square mile. The median resident is 36.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,344 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $78,400, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 48% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,010 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 39209 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate13.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%44th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate32.7%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%58th of 398 in MS
Healthcare workers16.5%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%51st of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate16.9%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%58th of 403 in MS
Housing vacancy19.1%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%131st of 397 in MS
Government workers21.2%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%138th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters61.8%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%88th of 377 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.473
77th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482138th of 393 in MS
Residents under 1823.1%
59th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%207th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older17.2%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%221st of 405 in MS
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%188th of 405 in MS
Population25,776
41st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77924th of 405 in MS
Median age36.8
33rd
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6280th of 405 in MS
Population density414/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi49th of 405 in MS
Work from home8.4%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%64th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$1,010
22nd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95458th of 319 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher20.1%
21st
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%166th of 403 in MS
Average commute20.8 min
16th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min322nd of 393 in MS
Homeownership rate47.7%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%364th of 397 in MS
Self-employed workers6.6%
15th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%282nd of 405 in MS
Diversity index19.8
12th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1346th of 405 in MS
Broadband access83.3%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%144th of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%160th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$32,151
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605299th of 403 in MS
Per capita income$21,107
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549323rd of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%205th of 405 in MS
Median household income$36,344
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447317th of 376 in MS
Median home value$78,400
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800325th of 372 in MS

Measure	39209	Hinds	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.9%	7.5%	5.8%	5.2%	98th	44th of 405
Poverty rateWeakness	32.7%	22.7%	18.9%	12.5%	97th	58th of 398
Healthcare workers	16.5%	12.2%	11.1%	9.7%	97th	51st of 405
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.9%	12.9%	11%	8.4%	92nd	58th of 403
Housing vacancy	19.1%	15.8%	14.6%	10.1%	92nd	131st of 397
Government workers	21.2%	23%	18.5%	14.5%	88th	138th of 405
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.8%	57.9%	51.3%	51.1%	87th	88th of 377
Income inequality (Gini)	0.473	0.489	0.482	0.483	77th	138th of 393
Residents under 18	23.1%	23.5%	23.3%	22%	59th	207th of 405
Residents 65 and older	17.2%	16.3%	17.2%	17.2%	55th	221st of 405
Veterans	5.7%	5.8%	6.8%	6.2%	48th	188th of 405
Population	25,776	218,533	2,946,779	334,922,499	41st	24th of 405
Median age	36.8	36.9	38.6	38.9	33rd	280th of 405
Population density	414/sq mi	251/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	49th of 405
Work from home	8.4%	8.6%	5.9%	15.1%	25th	64th of 405
Median gross rent	$1,010	$1,061	$954	$1,413	22nd	58th of 319
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.1%	31.2%	25.1%	35.7%	21st	166th of 403
Average commuteStrength	20.8 min	22.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	16th	322nd of 393
Homeownership rateWeakness	47.7%	58.3%	70%	65.2%	15th	364th of 397
Self-employed workers	6.6%	9%	9.4%	10%	15th	282nd of 405
Diversity index	19.8	43.2	56.1	61.4	12th	346th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	83.3%	89.3%	84.1%	91%	9th	144th of 397
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	2%	2.4%	14.1%	7th	160th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,151	$36,353	$40,605	$49,666	5th	299th of 403
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,107	$29,530	$31,549	$44,673	4th	323rd of 405
Tech workers	0.3%	1.3%	1.4%	3.8%	4th	205th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,344	$49,402	$56,447	$80,734	2nd	317th of 376
Median home value	$78,400	$159,900	$169,800	$332,700	1st	325th of 372

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

15%

5–17

11%

18–24

15%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

13%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

36.8

Under 18

23.1%

65 and over

17.2%

Race and ethnicity

White7%
Black89%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

19.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 10,139
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 60.7%
Married couples: 23.8%
Living alone: 32.9%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39209

$36,344

Hinds Co.

$49,402

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,107

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.473

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39209

$78,400

Hinds Co.

$159,900

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39209

$1,010

Hinds Co.

$1,061

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

14%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 12,529
Owner-occupied: 47.7%
Vacant: 19.1%
Median year built: 1967
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.1%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

32%

20–29

37%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

16%

Office and admin

14%

Sales

10%

Food service

10%

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Management

Education

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Computer and math

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

24%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Retail

12%

Education

Manufacturing

Construction

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Information

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$32,151

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39209	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,346	$74,888
Service	$23,254	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,934	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,153	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

31%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Households with broadband: 83.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.4%
No internet access: 12.9%
Without health insurance: 16.9%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Jackson
State: Mississippi
County: Hinds County
Center point: 32.3955° N, 90.2932° W
Land area: 62 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39209 spans 2 counties

Hinds County97% of land
Madison County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Jackson35% of zip
Clinton3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39209

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39056	Clinton, MS	3.7 mi	26,836	$75,110	$225,800
39213	Jackson, MS	4 mi	18,691	$29,541	$75,900
39058	Clinton, MS	4.7 mi	961	—	—
39206	Jackson, MS	7.2 mi	23,257	$42,686	$117,400
39157	Ridgeland, MS	7.7 mi	24,562	$66,068	$275,000
39174	Tougaloo, MS	7.8 mi	485	—	—
39203	Jackson, MS	8.1 mi	4,019	$26,569	$53,000
39210	Jackson, MS	8.3 mi	712	—	—
39217	Jackson, MS	8.3 mi	2,125	—	—
39060	Clinton, MS · PO box	8.4 mi	—	—	—
39204	Jackson, MS	8.4 mi	13,249	$30,237	$69,500
39216	Jackson, MS	8.7 mi	2,902	$43,750	$245,500

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Questions about 39209

What city is zip code 39209?

39209 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 39209 in?

39209 is mostly in Hinds County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39209?

About 25,776 people live in 39209, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39209 in?

39209 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39209?

The median household income in 39209 is $36,344.

What zip codes are near 39209?

The closest zip codes to 39209 are 39056, 39213, 39058, 39206, 39157.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39209, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.