US ZIP Code
39217

Jackson, MS

Hinds County  ·  Mississippi

● Active
👥 2,326 Population ↑ 84% since 2019
🎂 19.8 Median Age
🎓 89.1% College Grads
▲ 130% above avg
📊 16.0% Unemployment
▲ 227% above avg ↓ 24% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code39217
CityJackson
StateMississippi (MS)
CountyHinds County
Area Code601/769
Elevation314 ft
Latitude32.297555
Longitude-90.209639
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS28049
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 38.4% (892) Female 61.7% (1,434) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 83.2%Asian: 0.6%Race
White14.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black83.2%
Asian0.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
97%
25–44
1%
45–64
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.8 yrs
Avg Household Size1.97
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads89.1% ▲ 130% above avg
Unemployment16.0% ▲ 227% above avg
Some College6 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree49 (89.1%)

Education

Some College: 10.9%Graduate: 89.1%Edu
Some College10.9%
Graduate89.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Renter: 100%Tenure
Renter100.0%

Financials

Total Units63
Avg HH Size1.97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
53%
Walked
40%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
3%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 39217 is in Jackson, MS, in Hinds County.
ZIP code 39217 is located in Mississippi (MS).
ZIP code 39217 is in Hinds County, MS.
ZIP 39217 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 39217 is 2,326 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 39217

ZIP code 39217 is located in Jackson, Mississippi, within Hinds County. With a population of 2,326, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.8 years.

The population of 39217 is primarily Black (83.23%). Residents are highly educated — 89.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%.

The unemployment rate in 39217 stands at 16.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.

Overall, ZIP code 39217 in Jackson, MS is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.