Population 39,286 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 39042
Household size in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 39042 average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Jackson area overall, where it has 2.56 people. Household size has crept up from 2.67 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 39042 are younger than 38.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 39042 than nationally: 9.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 39042 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Mississippi ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 39042
Renters in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 39042 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 39042: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 39042 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $943 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $964 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,043 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,306 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$363 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 39042 costs $1,306 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Jackson area as a whole ($1,161). Rent has climbed $363 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 39042
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 39042 as nationally: 34.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 39042: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, mirroring the country. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 39042
| Period | ZIP 39042 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 39042 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 39042 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 39042 | 2.71 | 38.6 | 9.7% | 16.6% | 7.5% | 1996 | $1,306 | 34.8% | 94.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 39193 | 2.66 | 45.0 | 17.5% | 2.9% | 6.6% | 2001 | $1,222 | 18.6% | 80.1% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 39208 | 2.44 | 38.0 | 16.4% | 37.2% | 8.0% | 1983 | $1,158 | 23.3% | 86.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 39232 | 2.21 | 38.7 | 6.6% | 51.2% | 6.5% | 2002 | $1,537 | 55.3% | 96.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 39047 | 2.62 | 40.9 | 8.5% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,447 | 46.0% | 93.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 39218 | 2.78 | 35.8 | 18.8% | 29.9% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,210 | 22.9% | 90.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 39145 | 2.78 | 38.6 | 17.0% | 18.4% | 11.0% | 1990 | $924 | 24.6% | 84.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 39211 | 2.45 | 35.8 | 17.0% | 38.3% | 11.4% | 1974 | $1,470 | 53.1% | 94.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 39073 | 2.72 | 43.4 | 9.2% | 16.2% | 9.1% | 1994 | $918 | 20.6% | 85.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 39202 | 1.84 | 31.2 | 4.8% | 68.2% | 15.9% | 1956 | $933 | 48.9% | 89.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 39216 | 2.11 | 32.3 | 26.0% | 56.1% | 21.5% | 1966 | $1,316 | 56.1% | 97.9% | 15.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 39042. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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