39204 ZIP Code — Jackson, MS

Hinds County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39204 is located in Jackson, Mississippi, within Hinds County. It covers approximately 9.43 square miles and serves a population of 14,149 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39204

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 $65,700. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $28,618. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39204 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.

14,149

population

9.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39204 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39204

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Acceptable
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39217 Jackson (1.9 mi) 39203 Jackson (2.8 mi) 39201 Jackson (3 mi) 39269 Jackson (3.1 mi) 39250 Jackson (3.2 mi) 39271 Jackson (3.2 mi) 39212 Jackson (3.4 mi) 39202 Jackson (4.1 mi) 39210 Jackson (4.4 mi) 39218 Richland (5.3 mi) 39216 Jackson (5.9 mi) 39272 Byram (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,149
Population density	1,500 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	9.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.2785
Longitude	-90.2340
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	70.2%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

14,149

Population

1,500

People per sq mi

31.0

Median age

$28,618

Median household income

$17,273

Per capita income

$65,700

Median home value

$853

Median monthly rent

34.0%

Home ownership

44.9%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

3,789

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

684

Under 5

774

472

5–9

534

638

10–14

722

284

15–19

322

445

20–24

503

1,117

25–34

1,265

719

35–44

815

846

45–54

959

320

55–59

363

340

60–64

384

478

65–74

541

218

75–84

246

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,176	29.5%
18 and over	9,973	70.5%
65 and over	1,643	11.6%
Median age	31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 87.8%

White 5.2%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,741	87.8%
White	760	5.2%
Two or more races	527	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	355	2.4%
Other race	115	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.2%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 13.3%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.3%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	2.6%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$28,618

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 48.3%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k–$300k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,700
Median rent / month	$853
Owner occupied	34.0%
Renter occupied	66.0%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	56.3%
Large apartment buildings	6.4%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	25.6%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	50.2%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	12.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.6%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,008	17.4%
Cohabiting couple	296	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,487	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,998	51.8%
Households with children under 18	1,686	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,239	21.4%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.2%	50.0%
Married	24.5%	20.2%
Separated	5.4%	4.2%
Widowed	4.2%	13.4%
Divorced	15.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	425	11.9%
Kindergarten	258	7.2%
Elementary school	1,817	50.7%
High school	509	14.2%
College / grad school	574	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 17.3%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Professional & management 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Public administration 6.1%

Construction 5.3%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	27.2%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	18.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 44.9%

Under 18 years 67.2%

18 and over 35.4%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.4%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	39.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	28.4%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	26.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	43.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	28.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	295	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.7%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,691	89.7%
Spanish	197	1.6%
Other Indo-European	197	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,892	98.2%
Born in same state	13,860	98.0%
Born in different state	12,298	86.9%
Foreign born	32	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	257	1.8%
Not a US citizen	49	19.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	314	2.2%
English	76	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	0.4%
Italian	51	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39204

What city is ZIP code 39204 in?

ZIP code 39204 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39204 in?

ZIP code 39204 falls within Hinds County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39204?

45% of residents in ZIP code 39204 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39204 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 39204 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39204?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39204?

Health data for ZIP code 39204 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39204 in?

ZIP code 39204 observes the CST timezone.