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ZIP 39157

Pop. 24,562·Madison County·21st most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,451/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$514
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ZIP 39157 · $1,451
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,412/yr
At $1,451/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyMadison County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +1.2% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 39157 in Ridgeland, MS now reports about $66,068, up from $64,534 in 2021. 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.

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About renting in ZIP 39157

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39157 covers Ridgeland, MS. The median rent here is $1,451/mo as of July 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 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39157?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39157 (Ridgeland, MS) is $1,451. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39157 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39157's median rent of $1,451/mo is $514 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39157 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39157 falls in the middle range for Mississippi, ranking #21 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,451/mo.

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 (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,451/mo in ZIP 39157. The local median household income is $66,068/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39157?

Rent in ZIP 39157 has increased 6.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39157 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39157 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,451/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($66,068/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39157 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 39157 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.7% of ZIP 39157 households are renters, while 47.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 39157 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 39157 compare to the rest of Ridgeland?

ZIP 39157 sits right at the Ridgeland citywide median of $1,451/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39157 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39157 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,451/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 39157's median household income ($66,068/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39157 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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