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Population and households in ZIP 39209
Household size in ZIP 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.42 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 39209 has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.93, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in ZIP 39209 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 32.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 39209: 23.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 39209
Renters in ZIP 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.8% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.9% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 39209: 51.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 66.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. Only 14 of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.5% of the housing in ZIP 39209, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, as it has 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 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | 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 | 1971 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 39209 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, 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 northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $727 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $703 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $808 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,003 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 39209 costs $1,003 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $276 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.8% 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 north and lowest in the east.
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 39209
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 39209: 20.3% 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 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.3% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.8% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.0% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 39209 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.7 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 39209
| Period | ZIP 39209 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 39209: 14.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 39209 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 39209 | 2.51 | 38.8 | 23.0% | 51.7% | 18.5% | 1971 | $1,003 | 20.3% | 84.0% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 39204 | 2.51 | 31.9 | 25.1% | 66.0% | 25.3% | 1969 | $957 | 16.6% | 81.9% | 14.0% |
| ZIP 39213 | 2.30 | 40.7 | 22.3% | 52.0% | 16.5% | 1970 | $907 | 18.0% | 80.8% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 39203 | 2.05 | 30.9 | 10.1% | 67.5% | 31.4% | 1965 | $778 | 22.6% | 78.1% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 39056 | 2.51 | 35.1 | 13.6% | 31.5% | 12.1% | 1984 | $1,129 | 50.3% | 93.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 39201 | 1.19 | 27.9 | 3.2% | 98.5% | 18.0% | 1970 | $1,338 | 71.9% | 85.2% | 3.5% |
| 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% |
| ZIP 39212 | 2.56 | 36.5 | 22.1% | 34.9% | 16.2% | 1975 | $1,182 | 23.7% | 88.8% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 39206 | 2.35 | 36.2 | 20.3% | 55.1% | 11.5% | 1968 | $1,169 | 26.9% | 89.6% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 39174 | 1.85 | 35.4 | 5.9% | 93.3% | 35.5% | 1984 | $609 | 24.5% | 69.0% | 38.9% |
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 39209. 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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