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Hinds County
Jackson, MS
39217
39217 ZIP Code — Jackson, MS
Hinds County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39217 is located in
Jackson ,
Mississippi ,
within Hinds County .
It covers approximately 0.19 square miles and serves a population of
2,363 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 601/769 .
About ZIP code 39217
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
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 — 85% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 39217 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,363
Population density
12,437 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
0.19 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
32.2964
Longitude
-90.2100
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
601/769
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 2,363 100.0% 65 and over 0 0.0% Median age 20.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
88.8%
Group Count % Black or African American 2,098 88.8% White 243 10.3% Asian 12 0.5% Two or more races 10 0.4%
Household income
Range % of households Under $10k 100.0% Median income $0
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 0.0% Renter occupied 100.0% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 0.0% Large apartment buildings 100.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 0.0 Avg household size (owned) 0.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 100.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 100.0% 3 bedrooms 0.0% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 0.0% 2 vehicles 100.0% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 100.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 0 0.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 50 100.0% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 0 0.0% Average household size 2.04
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 95.0% 100.0% Married 5.0% 0.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
48.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 84.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 2,363 100.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
28.8%
Professional & management
17.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.0% Service 27.3% Sales & office 19.7% Natural resources & construction 6.8% Production & transportation 18.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.4% Government 13.6% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 45.5% Carpool 9.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 33.3% Work from home 12.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 13.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 0.0% Retirement income 0.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.2% High blood pressure 20.4% High cholesterol 9.5% Diabetes 2.4% Heart disease 0.9% Stroke 0.8% Asthma 13.3% Arthritis 5.3% Kidney disease 1.1% Pulmonary disease 2.1% Cancer 0.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.3% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 27.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.3% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 23.7% Poor physical health 6.3% No health insurance 23.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 52.0% Cholesterol screening 75.5% Teeth loss 0.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 0.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.3% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.7% Public insurance 1.0% No insurance 17.7% Uninsured under 19 9.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,363 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,317 98.1% Born in same state 2,285 96.7% Born in different state 1,203 50.9% Foreign born 32 1.4% Naturalized citizen 46 1.9% Not a US citizen 20 43.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 37 1.6%
Ancestry Count % French 15 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 2.1% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39217
What city is ZIP code 39217 in?
ZIP code 39217 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39217 in?
ZIP code 39217 falls within Hinds County, Mississippi.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39217?
100% of residents in ZIP code 39217 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 39217?
85% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 39217?
ZIP code 39217 has an estimated population of 2,363 residents, with a density of 12,636 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 39217 in?
ZIP code 39217 observes the CST timezone.
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