39218 ZIP Code — Richland, MS

Rankin County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39218 is located in Richland, Mississippi, within Rankin County. It covers approximately 17.73 square miles and serves a population of 6,882 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39218

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $53,457. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 39218 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a strong veteran community.

6,882

population

17.73

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39218 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39218

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richland	Acceptable
Richland	Acceptable
Richland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39208 Pearl (3.8 mi) 39201 Jackson (4.1 mi) 39271 Jackson (4.7 mi) 39250 Jackson (4.7 mi) 39269 Jackson (4.9 mi) 39202 Jackson (5 mi) 39217 Jackson (5.2 mi) 39204 Jackson (5.3 mi) 39203 Jackson (5.8 mi) 39212 Jackson (6.2 mi) 39210 Jackson (6.2 mi) 39232 Flowood (6.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,882
Population density	388 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	17.73 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	32.2338
Longitude	-90.1600
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	34.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	25.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,882

Population

388

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$53,457

Median household income

$28,754

Per capita income

$122,800

Median home value

$1,065

Median monthly rent

66.4%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

2,042

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

210

Under 5

198

177

5–9

167

225

10–14

213

324

15–19

306

180

20–24

170

599

25–34

566

393

35–44

372

566

45–54

535

104

55–59

204

60–64

193

371

65–74

350

169

75–84

159

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,585	23.0%
18 and over	5,297	77.0%
65 and over	1,082	15.7%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.7%

Black or African American 18.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 4.1%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,923	67.7%
Black or African American	1,355	18.6%
Hispanic or Latino	387	5.3%
Other race	298	4.1%
Two or more races	154	2.1%
Asian	152	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	34.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	35.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	25.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$53,457

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.5%

$50k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 32.9%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,800
Median rent / month	$1,065
Owner occupied	66.4%
Renter occupied	33.6%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	53.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	25.1%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.8%
Electricity	60.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,328	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	157	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	698	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	671	23.5%
Households with children under 18	988	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	707	24.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	32.6%
Married	46.9%	52.5%
Separated	1.2%	2.8%
Widowed	2.5%	3.4%
Divorced	14.5%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	5.0%
Kindergarten	47	2.9%
Elementary school	597	36.9%
High school	525	32.4%
College / grad school	369	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Professional & management 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Public administration 9.6%

Retail trade 8.9%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	695	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	19.3%
Uninsured under 19	23.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,474	94.1%
Spanish	132	2.0%
Other Indo-European	81	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.2%
Other languages	39	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,675	97.0%
Born in same state	6,617	96.1%
Born in different state	5,301	77.0%
Foreign born	58	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	207	3.0%
Not a US citizen	130	62.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	811	11.8%
Arab	763	11.1%
French	639	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	92	1.3%
English	27	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	97.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39218

What city is ZIP code 39218 in?

ZIP code 39218 is primarily assigned to Richland, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39218 in?

ZIP code 39218 falls within Rankin County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39218?

19% of residents in ZIP code 39218 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39218 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 39218 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39218?

The median home value in ZIP code 39218 is $122,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 39218?

ZIP code 39218 has an estimated population of 6,882 residents, with a density of 388 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39218 in?

ZIP code 39218 observes the CST timezone.