Zip code 39217: Jackson, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39217?

39217 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 39217 in?

39217 is in Hinds County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39217?

About 2,125 people live in 39217, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 39217?

The closest zip codes to 39217 are 39203, 39269, 39205, 39207, 39215.

Residential delivery areaHinds CountyCentral Time

Population

2,125

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

11,364 people/sq mi

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

About 39217

39217 is a dense urban zip code in Jackson, Mississippi (Hinds County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 2,125 people live here, or 11,364 per square mile. The median resident is 19.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

100% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12.5 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and transportation and moving goods.

How 39217 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%1st of 398 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%3rd of 403 in MS
Unemployment rate17.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%26th of 405 in MS
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%3rd of 397 in MS
Government workers32.5%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%23rd of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate19.1%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%37th of 403 in MS
Population density11,364/sq mi
93rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi1st of 405 in MS
Tech workers4.1%
69th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%19th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers9.4%
51st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%171st of 405 in MS
Diversity index31.6
25th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1290th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents2.2%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%98th of 405 in MS
Work from home5.4%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%139th of 405 in MS
Population2,125
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779247th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$3,754
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549403rd of 405 in MS
Median age19.8
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6400th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%397th of 397 in MS
Average commute12.5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min386th of 393 in MS
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%395th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%389th of 397 in MS
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%400th of 405 in MS
Residents under 180.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%399th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$6,866
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605398th of 403 in MS
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%383rd of 405 in MS

Measure	39217	Hinds	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	100%	22.7%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	1st of 398
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	100%	31.2%	25.1%	35.7%	99th	3rd of 403
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.4%	7.5%	5.8%	5.2%	99th	26th of 405
Broadband accessStrength	100%	89.3%	84.1%	91%	99th	3rd of 397
Government workers	32.5%	23%	18.5%	14.5%	99th	23rd of 405
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.1%	12.9%	11%	8.4%	94th	37th of 403
Population density	11,364/sq mi	251/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	93rd	1st of 405
Tech workers	4.1%	1.3%	1.4%	3.8%	69th	19th of 405
Self-employed workers	9.4%	9%	9.4%	10%	51st	171st of 405
Diversity index	31.6	43.2	56.1	61.4	25th	290th of 405
Foreign-born residents	2.2%	2%	2.4%	14.1%	13th	98th of 405
Work from home	5.4%	8.6%	5.9%	15.1%	9th	139th of 405
Population	2,125	218,533	2,946,779	334,922,499	3rd	247th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$3,754	$29,530	$31,549	$44,673	1st	403rd of 405
Median age	19.8	36.9	38.6	38.9	1st	400th of 405
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	58.3%	70%	65.2%	1st	397th of 397
Average commuteStrength	12.5 min	22.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	1st	386th of 393
Veterans	0%	5.8%	6.8%	6.2%	1st	395th of 405
Housing vacancy	0%	15.8%	14.6%	10.1%	1st	389th of 397
Residents 65 and older	0%	16.3%	17.2%	17.2%	1st	400th of 405
Residents under 18	0.6%	23.5%	23.3%	22%	1st	399th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$6,866	$36,353	$40,605	$49,666	1st	398th of 403
Healthcare workers	0%	12.2%	11.1%	9.7%	1st	383rd 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

Under 5

5–17

97%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.8

Under 18

0.6%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White17%
Black81%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.9%

Diversity index

31.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

45.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 82
Average household size: 2
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 37% / 63%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39217

—

Hinds Co.

$49,402

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$3,754

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

100%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39217

—

Hinds Co.

$159,900

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39217

—

Hinds Co.

$1,061

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

100%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 82
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

47%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

48%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

41%

10–19

34%

20–29

13%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

12.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

19.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

31%

Sales

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Food service

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Production

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

47%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Other services

Public administration

Information

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$6,866

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

32.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39217	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$6,793	$74,888
Service	$5,491	$26,804
Sales and office	$7,898	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$11,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

54%

Graduate

46%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 100%
Graduate or professional degree: 46.4%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 19.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Jackson
State: Mississippi
County: Hinds County
Center point: 32.2976° N, 90.2096° W
Land area: 0.2 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 39217

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39203	Jackson, MS	1 mi	4,019	$26,569	$53,000
39269	Jackson, MS	1.2 mi	0	—	—
39205	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
39207	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
39215	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
39225	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
39236	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
39250	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
39271	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
39282	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
39283	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
39284	Jackson, MS · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 39217

What city is zip code 39217?

39217 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 39217 in?

39217 is in Hinds County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39217?

About 2,125 people live in 39217, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39217 in?

39217 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 39217?

The closest zip codes to 39217 are 39203, 39269, 39205, 39207, 39215.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39217, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.