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Household size in ZIP 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 39157 are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.26, 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 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 39157 are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.2, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in ZIP 39157 (15.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 39157
Renters in ZIP 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.3% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.8% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.9% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 39157: 52.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 34.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of renters.
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 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 39157 is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the Jackson area as a whole (12.0%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 39157 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,023 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,199 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,369 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,819 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$796 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 39157 pays $1,819 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $796 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 39157
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.8% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.0% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 39157 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (51.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of college graduates.
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 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 39157: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 39157
| Period | ZIP 39157 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 39157 than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 39157 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 39157 | 2.35 | 38.9 | 15.7% | 52.4% | 8.9% | 1992 | $1,819 | 51.0% | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 39174 | 1.85 | 35.4 | 5.9% | 93.3% | 35.5% | 1984 | $609 | 24.5% | 69.0% | 38.9% |
| ZIP 39211 | 2.45 | 35.8 | 17.0% | 38.3% | 11.4% | 1974 | $1,470 | 53.1% | 94.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 39206 | 2.35 | 36.2 | 20.3% | 55.1% | 11.5% | 1968 | $1,169 | 26.9% | 89.6% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 39110 | 2.71 | 40.5 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% | 2002 | $1,718 | 63.9% | 97.1% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 39216 | 2.11 | 32.3 | 26.0% | 56.1% | 21.5% | 1966 | $1,316 | 56.1% | 97.9% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 39232 | 2.21 | 38.7 | 6.6% | 51.2% | 6.5% | 2002 | $1,537 | 55.3% | 96.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 39213 | 2.30 | 40.7 | 22.3% | 52.0% | 16.5% | 1970 | $907 | 18.0% | 80.8% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 39202 | 1.84 | 31.2 | 4.8% | 68.2% | 15.9% | 1956 | $933 | 48.9% | 89.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 39047 | 2.62 | 40.9 | 8.5% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 1999 | $1,447 | 46.0% | 93.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 39203 | 2.05 | 30.9 | 10.1% | 67.5% | 31.4% | 1965 | $778 | 22.6% | 78.1% | 10.1% |
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 39157. 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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