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ZIP 39042

Part of Brandon, MS
Pop. 39,142·Rankin County·8th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,766/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$199
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ZIP 39042 · $1,766
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,192/yr
At $1,766/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyRankin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39042 (Brandon, MS) is majority owner-occupied, 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,142
Median income
$88,597
Median age
40.4
Renters
17.4%
Age distribution
24.5%
18.5%
28.9%
17.1%
Under 1824.5%
18–3418.5%
35–5428.9%
55–6411%
65+17.1%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
71.2%
24.4%
White71.2%
Black24.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian0.6%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
22%
36.7%
35%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma22%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+35%
Housing tenure
82.6%
17.4%
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39042 in Brandon, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,502 → $88,597
up 6.1%
Population
37,515 → 39,142
up 4.3%
Renter share
15.4% → 17.4%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
34.8% → 35%
+0.2 pts
Median age
41.7 → 40.4
-1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $83,502 to $88,597 across the same window, up 6.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,515 to 39,142 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% change. About 17.4% of households rent today, against 15.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39042 covers Brandon, MS. The median rent here is $1,766/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,597/yr), ZIP 39042 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39042?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39042 (Brandon, MS) is $1,766. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39042 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39042's median rent of $1,766/mo is $199 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39042 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39042 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #8 out of 38 ZIPs tracked at $1,766/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39042?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,766/mo in ZIP 39042. The local median household income is $88,597/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39042?

Rent in ZIP 39042 has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39042 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39042 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,766/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($88,597/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39042 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 39042 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.4% of ZIP 39042 households are renters, while 82.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 39042 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 39042 compare to the rest of Brandon?

ZIP 39042 is more affordable than Brandon overall. At $1,766/mo, it's $91 below the Brandon citywide median of $1,857/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39042 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39042 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,766/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 39042's median household income ($88,597/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39042 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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