Jackson, MS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 39201 serves a portion of Jackson, Mississippi, within Hinds County. This community is home to approximately 14,242 residents, with a median age of 33.5 years. The median household income of $25,464 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $188,433 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 68% owner-occupied and 32% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Jackson is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 61% and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, 39201 reflects the economic character of Hinds County in Mississippi.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 14,242 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,458 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $25,464 | ↓ 62% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $188,433 | ↓ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ↑ 108% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.6% | ↑ 133% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 61% | ↑ 74% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.5 yrs | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 7,121 | — |