39216 ZIP Code — Jackson, MS

Hinds County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39216 is located in Jackson, Mississippi, within Hinds County. It covers approximately 3.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,236 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39216

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $243,400. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($42,628) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 39216 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,236

population

3.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39216 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39216

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Acceptable
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39210 Jackson (1.5 mi) 39202 Jackson (2.2 mi) 39206 Jackson (2.6 mi) 39269 Jackson (3 mi) 39250 Jackson (3 mi) 39271 Jackson (3 mi) 39203 Jackson (3.2 mi) 39211 Jackson (3.2 mi) 39201 Jackson (3.6 mi) 39232 Flowood (3.8 mi) 39217 Jackson (4.1 mi) 39204 Jackson (5.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,236
Population density	1,044 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	3.10 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	32.3356
Longitude	-90.1578
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	56.4%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.5%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,236

Population

1,044

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$42,628

Median household income

$38,140

Per capita income

$243,400

Median home value

$1,116

Median monthly rent

40.4%

Home ownership

29.8%

Poverty rate

15.4%

Unemployment

1,098

Housing units

64.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

118

15–19

183

129

20–24

199

191

25–34

296

35–44

143

102

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

210

65–74

324

114

75–84

176

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	640	19.8%
18 and over	2,596	80.2%
65 and over	948	29.3%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Black or African American 23.5%

Asian 1.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,424	74.9%
Black or African American	761	23.5%
Asian	44	1.4%
Two or more races	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.5%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 18.8%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.8%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$42,628

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 42.7%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 14.0%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$243,400
Median rent / month	$1,116
Owner occupied	40.4%
Renter occupied	59.6%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	37.5%
Large apartment buildings	23.2%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	19.4%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	24.3%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	22.5%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	52.2%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	12.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.6%
Electricity	53.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	326	20.8%
Cohabiting couple	29	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	394	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	821	52.3%
Households with children under 18	321	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	599	38.2%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.2%	51.7%
Married	36.0%	23.3%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	1.8%	9.9%
Divorced	14.9%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 12.9%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 32.8%

Graduate / professional 31.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	64.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	5.8%
Kindergarten	62	6.6%
Elementary school	224	23.7%
High school	301	31.8%
College / grad school	304	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.4%

Professional & management 11.7%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Retail trade 5.0%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Construction 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.0%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	8.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.1%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.2

Poverty

All people 29.8%

Under 18 years 33.4%

18 and over 28.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 53.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	195	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,081	95.2%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,169	97.9%
Born in same state	3,144	97.2%
Born in different state	2,105	65.0%
Foreign born	25	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	67	2.1%
Not a US citizen	40	59.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	357	11%
Arab	271	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	196	6.1%
English	42	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39216

What city is ZIP code 39216 in?

ZIP code 39216 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39216 in?

ZIP code 39216 falls within Hinds County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39216?

65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39216?

30% of residents in ZIP code 39216 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39216 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 39216 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 39216 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 39216 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 39216 in?

ZIP code 39216 observes the CST timezone.