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Population and households in ZIP 39212
Household size in ZIP 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.44 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 39212 has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.00, 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 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 39212 is 36.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.9, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest.
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 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 39212: 22.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 9.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 39212 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 39212
Renters in ZIP 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.2% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.9% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 39212 is about as common as it is nationally: 34.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 46.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is down 2.5 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 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 39212: 16.2% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.2 points, 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 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 39212 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east. ZIP 39212 has older homes than at least four in five Mississippi ZIP codes.
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 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $846 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $899 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,004 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,182 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$336 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 39212 pays $1,182 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $336 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 39212
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 39212: 23.7% 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 5.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 39212 have finished high school as nationally: 88.8%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 39212
| Period | ZIP 39212 | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 39212 runs well above the national rate: 9.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 39212 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 39212 | 2.56 | 36.5 | 22.1% | 34.9% | 16.2% | 1975 | $1,182 | 23.7% | 88.8% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 39204 | 2.51 | 31.9 | 25.1% | 66.0% | 25.3% | 1969 | $957 | 16.6% | 81.9% | 14.0% |
| ZIP 39272 | 2.41 | 42.3 | 16.6% | 18.2% | 11.9% | 2001 | $1,287 | 31.3% | 94.4% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 39209 | 2.51 | 38.8 | 23.0% | 51.7% | 18.5% | 1971 | $1,003 | 20.3% | 84.0% | 14.3% |
| 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 39218 | 2.78 | 35.8 | 18.8% | 29.9% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,210 | 22.9% | 90.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 39202 | 1.84 | 31.2 | 4.8% | 68.2% | 15.9% | 1956 | $933 | 48.9% | 89.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 39056 | 2.51 | 35.1 | 13.6% | 31.5% | 12.1% | 1984 | $1,129 | 50.3% | 93.3% | 3.5% |
| 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% |
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 39212. 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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