ZIP Code · MS

ZIP 39157

Part of Ridgeland, MS

Pop. 24,562·Madison County·18th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi

Median rent (all units)

$1,444/mo

Year-over-Year

+13.3%

Month-over-Month

+2.6%

vs US Median

-$488

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ZIP 39157 · $1,444

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,220

1 BR

$1,230

2 BR

$1,440

3 BR

$1,730

4 BR+

$1,910

Research median

$1,440/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 39157 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Mississippi

Rent in ZIP 39157 changed +13.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,068) is $1,652 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,440); a 3-bedroom is $1,730.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 39213, 5 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,080/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 39157. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,328/yr

At $1,444/mo median

Location

CityRidgeland

StateMS

CountyMadison County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 13.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+13.3% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39157 (Ridgeland, MS) is roughly split between renters and owners, 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,562

Median income

$66,068

Median age

35.7

Renters

52.7%

Age distribution

20.9%

27.7%

27.1%

14.6%

Under 1820.9%

18–3427.7%

35–5427.1%

55–649.7%

65+14.6%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

41.3%

46.3%

White41.3%

Black46.3%

Hispanic6.6%

Asian3.5%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

12.7%

30.2%

51.7%

No HS diploma5.5%

HS diploma12.7%

Some college30.2%

Bachelor's+51.7%

Housing tenure

47.3%

52.7%

Owner47.3%

Renter52.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 39157 in Ridgeland, MS has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,174 → $1,444

up 23.0%

Income

$64,534 → $66,068

up 2.4%

Population

25,022 → 24,562

down 1.8%

Renter share

49.9% → 52.7%

+2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

54.4% → 51.7%

-2.7 pts

Median age

34.5 → 35.7

+1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 39157 in Ridgeland, MS stood at $1,174 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,444, reflecting a 23.0% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 39157 in Ridgeland, MS now reports about $66,068, up from $64,534 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 25,022 residents to roughly 24,562. Renters now make up 52.7% of households, compared with 49.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 51.7% of adults here, versus 54.4% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 39157 in Ridgeland, MS reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 39157 covers Ridgeland, MS. The median rent here is $1,444/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($66,068/yr), ZIP 39157 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39157?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,444/mo in ZIP 39157. The local median household income is $66,068/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39157?

Rent in ZIP 39157 has risen 13.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

How does ZIP 39157 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39157 is in the middle among Mississippi ZIP codes for rent, ranking #18 of 42 at $1,444/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 39157 changed +13.3%, against a typical +4.6% across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks.