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Population and households in ZIP 39202
Household size in ZIP 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.89 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.84 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 39202 are small: just 1.84 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 dropped from 2.14, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Mississippi ZIP code with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.7 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.7 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.2 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 39202 is young: half of its residents are under 31.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.0, mirroring the country. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two are younger.
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 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in ZIP 39202, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Mississippi ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 39202
Renters in ZIP 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.6% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.5% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.1% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.2% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 39202: 68.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 41.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Mississippi ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.9% of the housing in ZIP 39202, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 39202 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing. No other Mississippi ZIP code with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $601 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $665 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $808 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $933 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 39202 runs $933 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $332 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the north.
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 39202
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.0% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.6% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 39202 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only eight of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 39202 have finished high school as nationally: 89.6%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 39202
| Period | ZIP 39202 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 39202 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 39202 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 39202 | 1.84 | 31.2 | 4.8% | 68.2% | 15.9% | 1956 | $933 | 48.9% | 89.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 39201 | 1.19 | 27.9 | 3.2% | 98.5% | 18.0% | 1970 | $1,338 | 71.9% | 85.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 39216 | 2.11 | 32.3 | 26.0% | 56.1% | 21.5% | 1966 | $1,316 | 56.1% | 97.9% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 39203 | 2.05 | 30.9 | 10.1% | 67.5% | 31.4% | 1965 | $778 | 22.6% | 78.1% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 39213 | 2.30 | 40.7 | 22.3% | 52.0% | 16.5% | 1970 | $907 | 18.0% | 80.8% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 39206 | 2.35 | 36.2 | 20.3% | 55.1% | 11.5% | 1968 | $1,169 | 26.9% | 89.6% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 39204 | 2.51 | 31.9 | 25.1% | 66.0% | 25.3% | 1969 | $957 | 16.6% | 81.9% | 14.0% |
| ZIP 39209 | 2.51 | 38.8 | 23.0% | 51.7% | 18.5% | 1971 | $1,003 | 20.3% | 84.0% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 39211 | 2.45 | 35.8 | 17.0% | 38.3% | 11.4% | 1974 | $1,470 | 53.1% | 94.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 39174 | 1.85 | 35.4 | 5.9% | 93.3% | 35.5% | 1984 | $609 | 24.5% | 69.0% | 38.9% |
| ZIP 39208 | 2.44 | 38.0 | 16.4% | 37.2% | 8.0% | 1983 | $1,158 | 23.3% | 86.0% | 4.5% |
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 39202. 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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