39206 ZIP Code — Jackson, MS

Hinds County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39206 is located in Jackson, Mississippi, within Hinds County. It covers approximately 8.85 square miles and serves a population of 22,637 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39206

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $43,936. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 39206 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

22,637

population

8.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39206 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39206

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39206. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Acceptable
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39216 Jackson (2.6 mi) 39210 Jackson (3.3 mi) 39211 Jackson (3.4 mi) 39213 Jackson (3.6 mi) 39157 Ridgeland (4.2 mi) 39202 Jackson (4.5 mi) 39203 Jackson (4.5 mi) 39269 Jackson (4.9 mi) 39271 Jackson (5 mi) 39250 Jackson (5 mi) 39217 Jackson (5.6 mi) 39201 Jackson (5.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,637
Population density	2,558 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	8.85 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.3709
Longitude	-90.1736
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	59.4%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

22,637

Population

2,558

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$43,936

Median household income

$26,246

Per capita income

$117,100

Median home value

$1,032

Median monthly rent

47.9%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

6,220

Housing units

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

449

Under 5

591

565

5–9

744

692

10–14

911

602

15–19

791

733

20–24

964

1,343

25–34

1,767

1,485

35–44

1,954

1,099

45–54

1,447

617

55–59

811

585

60–64

770

998

65–74

1,313

475

75–84

626

132

85+

173

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,977	22.0%
18 and over	17,660	78.0%
65 and over	3,717	16.4%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 84.5%

White 11.8%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	19,366	84.5%
White	2,707	11.8%
Two or more races	455	2%
Hispanic or Latino	280	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	0.3%
Asian	51	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$43,936

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,100
Median rent / month	$1,032
Owner occupied	47.9%
Renter occupied	52.1%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	59.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	23.0%
1950–1959	22.4%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	45.0%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.2%
Electricity	53.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,787	28.3%
Cohabiting couple	460	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,987	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	4,626	46.9%
Households with children under 18	2,437	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,737	27.8%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.0%	46.7%
Married	41.1%	27.3%
Separated	2.1%	3.0%
Widowed	4.0%	9.0%
Divorced	8.7%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	485	8.8%
Kindergarten	109	2.0%
Elementary school	2,386	43.2%
High school	1,426	25.8%
College / grad school	1,118	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Retail trade 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Professional & management 7.2%

Public administration 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 5.4%

Construction 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.4%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 35.4%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 32.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	716	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.4%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,597	95.4%
Spanish	195	0.9%
Other Indo-European	188	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,332	98.7%
Born in same state	22,278	98.4%
Born in different state	19,212	84.9%
Foreign born	54	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	305	1.3%
Not a US citizen	49	16.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	648	2.9%
Arab	420	1.9%
Italian	377	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0%
English	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39206

What city is ZIP code 39206 in?

ZIP code 39206 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39206 in?

ZIP code 39206 falls within Hinds County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39206?

22% of residents in ZIP code 39206 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39206?

The median home value in ZIP code 39206 is $117,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39206?

The median household income in ZIP code 39206 is $43,936, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 39206?

ZIP code 39206 has an estimated population of 22,637 residents, with a density of 2,559 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39206 in?

ZIP code 39206 observes the CST timezone.