39272 ZIP Code — Byram, MS
Hinds County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39272 is located in Byram, Mississippi, within Hinds County. It covers approximately 23.50 square miles and serves a population of 13,731 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.
About ZIP code 39272
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $72,209. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,731
population
23.50
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
39272 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39272
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Byram | Acceptable |
| Byram | Acceptable |
| Byram | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
39212 Jackson (3.6 mi)
39170 Terry (6 mi)
39204 Jackson (6.8 mi)
39218 Richland (7.3 mi)
39217 Jackson (8.4 mi)
39201 Jackson (8.8 mi)
39271 Jackson (9.3 mi)
39250 Jackson (9.3 mi)
39269 Jackson (9.3 mi)
39203 Jackson (9.5 mi)
39202 Jackson (10.1 mi)
39154 Raymond (10.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,731 |
| Population density | 584 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.1861 |
| Longitude | -90.2721 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 601 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.2% | 54.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.7% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 13.3% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
13,731
Population
584
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$72,209
Median household income
$30,925
Per capita income
$161,200
Median home value
$1,334
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
4,329
Housing units
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
298
Under 5
371
503
5–9
628
426
10–14
532
328
15–19
409
351
20–24
439
913
25–34
1,139
896
35–44
1,119
873
45–54
1,091
388
55–59
484
372
60–64
464
394
65–74
492
345
75–84
430
20
85+
26
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,234 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 10,497 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,707 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
75%
White
20.7%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,430 | 75% |
| White | 2,883 | 20.7% |
| Two or more races | 220 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 187 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 174 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.2% | 54.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.7% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 13.3% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
20.5%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
1.1%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $72,209 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
5.1%
$100k–$150k
30.9%
$150k–$200k
31.7%
$200k–$300k
22.4%
$300k–$500k
2.3%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,334 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 71.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 39.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 67.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.0% |
| Electricity | 52.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,097 | 39.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 305 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 779 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,121 | 40.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,977 | 37.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,302 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 39.5% |
| Married | 49.5% | 34.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 16.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
20.9%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
16.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
18.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 351 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 470 | 11.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,431 | 36.1% |
| High school | 792 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 915 | 23.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Public administration
12.4%
Retail trade
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Professional & management
8.8%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.9%
Construction
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.6% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.7% |
| Government | 26.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.8% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.1%
Under 18 years
5.2%
18 and over
6.4%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
5.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 952 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 39.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.7% |
| Public insurance | 26.0% |
| No insurance | 9.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,062 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 102 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 102 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,509 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 13,465 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,485 | 83.6% |
| Foreign born | 44 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 222 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 211 | 95.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 682 | 5% |
| Italian | 549 | 4% |
| French | 452 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 22 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39272
What city is ZIP code 39272 in?
ZIP code 39272 is primarily assigned to Byram, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39272 in?
ZIP code 39272 falls within Hinds County, Mississippi.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39272?
The median home value in ZIP code 39272 is $161,200.
Does ZIP code 39272 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 39272 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 39272?
ZIP code 39272 has an estimated population of 13,731 residents, with a density of 584 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 39272?
The median household income in ZIP code 39272 is $72,209, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 39272 in?
ZIP code 39272 observes the CST timezone.