39202 ZIP Code — Jackson, MS
Hinds County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39202 is located in Jackson, Mississippi, within Hinds County. It covers approximately 3.88 square miles and serves a population of 6,695 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 769/601.
About ZIP code 39202
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,900. Renters make up the majority at 70%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $36,359. Poverty affects 23% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,695
population
3.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
39202 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39202
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jackson | Acceptable |
| Jackson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
39271 Jackson (0.9 mi)
39250 Jackson (0.9 mi)
39269 Jackson (1 mi)
39210 Jackson (1.2 mi)
39201 Jackson (1.4 mi)
39203 Jackson (1.9 mi)
39216 Jackson (2.2 mi)
39217 Jackson (2.3 mi)
39204 Jackson (4.1 mi)
39232 Flowood (4.4 mi)
39206 Jackson (4.5 mi)
39218 Richland (5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,695 |
| Population density | 1,726 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.3057 |
| Longitude | -90.1716 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 769/601 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.4% | 54.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.4% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.6% | 13.3% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
6,695
Population
1,726
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$36,359
Median household income
$32,072
Per capita income
$203,900
Median home value
$870
Median monthly rent
30.5%
Home ownership
22.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
1,844
Housing units
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
53
Under 5
66
133
5–9
166
135
10–14
167
264
15–19
328
341
20–24
425
641
25–34
799
359
35–44
447
248
45–54
308
139
55–59
173
203
60–64
252
314
65–74
392
114
75–84
141
39
85+
48
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 834 | 12.5% |
| 18 and over | 5,861 | 87.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,048 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
53.1%
White
42.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,576 | 53.1% |
| White | 2,862 | 42.5% |
| Two or more races | 183 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.4% | 54.0% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.4% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.6% | 13.3% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
9.4%
$10k–$15k
8.2%
$15k–$25k
15.7%
$25k–$35k
16.0%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 16.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $36,359 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
12.2%
$500k–$1M
12.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,900 |
| Median rent / month | $870 |
| Owner occupied | 30.5% |
| Renter occupied | 69.5% |
| Vacant | 18.6% |
| Single-family detached | 42.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 19.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 19.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 35.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 56.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.5% |
| 3 or more | 8.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.0% |
| Electricity | 53.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 660 | 19.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 264 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,124 | 32.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,404 | 40.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 352 | 10.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 859 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 1.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.3% | 55.5% |
| Married | 30.5% | 19.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
17.7%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
3.8%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 98 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 465 | 23.2% |
| High school | 168 | 8.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,213 | 60.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.7%
Public administration
9.4%
Retail trade
9.2%
Professional & management
7.8%
Construction
6.1%
Other services
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.9% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.8% |
| Government | 25.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
22.9%
Under 18 years
31.7%
18 and over
21.5%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
26.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.1% |
| Retirement income | 9.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 17.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 357 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.1% |
| Public insurance | 32.1% |
| No insurance | 13.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,576 | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 25 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 25 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,540 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 6,508 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 4,970 | 74.2% |
| Foreign born | 32 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 155 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 41 | 26.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 584 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 356 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 146 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 36 | 0.5% |
| German | 16 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.6% |
| Internet access | 87.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39202
What city is ZIP code 39202 in?
ZIP code 39202 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39202 in?
ZIP code 39202 falls within Hinds County, Mississippi.
Is ZIP code 39202 mostly rentals?
70% of occupied units in ZIP code 39202 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39202?
23% of residents in ZIP code 39202 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 39202?
The median household income in ZIP code 39202 is $36,359, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 39202?
ZIP code 39202 has an estimated population of 6,695 residents, with a density of 1,728 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 39202 in?
ZIP code 39202 observes the CST timezone.