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Population and households in ZIP 39204
Household size in ZIP 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 39204 has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.94, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northeast.
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 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.1 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.9 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 39204 is young: half of its residents are under 31.9, 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 29.4, in line with the national trend. Only four of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.2% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 39204 (25.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 9.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 39204
Renters in ZIP 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.2% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.8% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.3% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 39204: 66.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About six in ten owners (60.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 9.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three 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 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 39204: 25.3% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 39204 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Only seven of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $719 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $731 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $816 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $957 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$239 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 39204 runs $957 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $239 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 39204
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 39204: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.4% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.9% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 39204 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 39204 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Mississippi ZIP codes.
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 39204
| Period | ZIP 39204 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 39204: 14.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 39204 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 39204 | 2.51 | 31.9 | 25.1% | 66.0% | 25.3% | 1969 | $957 | 16.6% | 81.9% | 14.0% |
| ZIP 39212 | 2.56 | 36.5 | 22.1% | 34.9% | 16.2% | 1975 | $1,182 | 23.7% | 88.8% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 39203 | 2.05 | 30.9 | 10.1% | 67.5% | 31.4% | 1965 | $778 | 22.6% | 78.1% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 39201 | 1.19 | 27.9 | 3.2% | 98.5% | 18.0% | 1970 | $1,338 | 71.9% | 85.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 39209 | 2.51 | 38.8 | 23.0% | 51.7% | 18.5% | 1971 | $1,003 | 20.3% | 84.0% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 39202 | 1.84 | 31.2 | 4.8% | 68.2% | 15.9% | 1956 | $933 | 48.9% | 89.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 39213 | 2.30 | 40.7 | 22.3% | 52.0% | 16.5% | 1970 | $907 | 18.0% | 80.8% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 39216 | 2.11 | 32.3 | 26.0% | 56.1% | 21.5% | 1966 | $1,316 | 56.1% | 97.9% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 39218 | 2.78 | 35.8 | 18.8% | 29.9% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,210 | 22.9% | 90.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 39272 | 2.41 | 42.3 | 16.6% | 18.2% | 11.9% | 2001 | $1,287 | 31.3% | 94.4% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 39056 | 2.51 | 35.1 | 13.6% | 31.5% | 12.1% | 1984 | $1,129 | 50.3% | 93.3% | 3.5% |
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 39204. 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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