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ZIP 39202

Part of Jackson, MS
Pop. 6,832·Hinds County·37th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,055/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
-$910
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 39202 · $1,055
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,440
Research median
$1,090/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
$12,660/yr
At $1,055/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyHinds County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39202 (Jackson, MS) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,832
Median income
$38,554
Median age
32.7
Renters
67.5%
Age distribution
15.9%
38.2%
20%
16.4%
Under 1815.9%
18–3438.2%
35–5420%
55–649.6%
65+16.4%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
40.9%
54%
White40.9%
Black54%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0.9%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
19.9%
25.5%
42.8%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+42.8%
Housing tenure
32.5%
67.5%
Owner32.5%
Renter67.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39202 in Jackson, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,093 → $38,554
up 20.1%
Population
6,790 → 6,832
up 0.6%
Renter share
73.5% → 67.5%
-6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
44.1% → 42.8%
-1.3 pts
Median age
33.6 → 32.7
-0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $38,554 today, compared with $32,093 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 73.5% to 67.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 39202

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39202 covers Jackson, MS. The median rent here is $1,055/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($38,554/yr), ZIP 39202 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39202 (Jackson, MS) is $1,055. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39202's median rent of $1,055/mo is $910 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39202 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #37 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,055/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,055/mo in ZIP 39202. The local median household income is $38,554/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39202?

Rent in ZIP 39202 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39202 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,055/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($38,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39202 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.5% of ZIP 39202 households are renters, while 32.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 39202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 39202 compare to the rest of Jackson?

ZIP 39202 is more affordable than Jackson overall. At $1,055/mo, it's $215 below the Jackson citywide median of $1,270/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,055/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 39202's median household income ($38,554/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39202 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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