39203 ZIP Code — Jackson, MS

Hinds County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39203 is located in Jackson, Mississippi, within Hinds County. It covers approximately 2.27 square miles and serves a population of 4,972 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39203

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $54,900. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $26,250. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 39203 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,972

population

2.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Acceptable
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39217 Jackson (1 mi) 39269 Jackson (1 mi) 39250 Jackson (1.3 mi) 39271 Jackson (1.3 mi) 39210 Jackson (1.6 mi) 39201 Jackson (1.8 mi) 39202 Jackson (1.9 mi) 39204 Jackson (2.8 mi) 39216 Jackson (3.2 mi) 39206 Jackson (4.5 mi) 39218 Richland (5.8 mi) 39232 Flowood (6.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,972
Population density	2,190 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	2.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.3101
Longitude	-90.2030
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.8%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,972

Population

2,190

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$26,250

Median household income

$13,498

Per capita income

$54,900

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

30.7%

Home ownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

1,331

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

110

123

5–9

143

169

10–14

198

159

15–19

186

317

20–24

369

405

25–34

473

209

35–44

243

184

45–54

215

210

55–59

246

117

60–64

137

194

65–74

227

75–84

110

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	996	20.0%
18 and over	3,976	80.0%
65 and over	665	13.4%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 92.8%

White 5.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,616	92.8%
White	270	5.4%
Two or more races	61	1.2%
Asian	25	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.8%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 22.8%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	22.8%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
Median income	$26,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.3%

$50k–$100k 46.1%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 1.7%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,900
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	30.7%
Renter occupied	69.3%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.6%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	29.2%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	22.2%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.2%
1 vehicle	47.1%
2 vehicles	20.7%
3 or more	10.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.9%
Electricity	54.4%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	313	16.4%
Cohabiting couple	78	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	488	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,035	54.1%
Households with children under 18	565	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	495	25.9%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.8%	57.8%
Married	20.4%	16.7%
Separated	6.2%	8.4%
Widowed	6.4%	5.5%
Divorced	18.1%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 21.7%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	6.1%
Kindergarten	8	0.5%
Elementary school	480	31.4%
High school	217	14.2%
College / grad school	732	47.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Retail trade 24.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.3%

Professional & management 10.8%

Construction 7.3%

Public administration 4.9%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Other services 3.1%

Information 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.2%
Carpool	24.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 31.3%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 32.4%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 25.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	9.2%
Supplemental Security	21.6%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.0%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	28.4%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	28.4%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	26.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	43.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	31.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.9%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	20.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,768	95.9%
Spanish	20	0.4%
Other Indo-European	13	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,933	99.2%
Born in same state	4,903	98.6%
Born in different state	4,088	82.2%
Foreign born	30	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	39	0.8%
Not a US citizen	18	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	1.2%
French	21	0.4%
Italian	17	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.2%
English	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39203

What city is ZIP code 39203 in?

ZIP code 39203 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39203 in?

ZIP code 39203 falls within Hinds County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39203 mostly rentals?

69% of occupied units in ZIP code 39203 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39203?

31% of residents in ZIP code 39203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39203?

Health data for ZIP code 39203 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39203?

The median household income in ZIP code 39203 is $26,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39203 in?

ZIP code 39203 observes the CST timezone.