ZIP Code · MS

ZIP 39204

Part of Jackson, MS

Pop. 13,249·Hinds County·40th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi

Median rent (all units)

$1,085/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$847

Reported rents

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ZIP 39204 · $1,085

More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$910

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,080

3 BR

$1,290

4 BR+

$1,430

Research median

$1,080/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Mississippi

Rent in ZIP 39204 changed +5.5% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($30,237) is $756 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($910).

Rank in Jackson

2nd cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Jackson.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 39204. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,020/yr

At $1,085/mo median

Location

CityJackson

StateMS

CountyHinds County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39204 (Jackson, MS) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,249

Median income

$30,237

Median age

31.5

Renters

66.3%

Age distribution

28.6%

24.5%

23.6%

Under 1828.6%

18–3424.5%

35–5423.6%

55–6411.9%

65+11.3%

Gender

50.5%

49.5%

Male50.5%

Female49.5%

Race & ethnicity

88%

White3.8%

Black88%

Hispanic3.4%

Other4.8%

Education (25+)

20%

28.5%

37.1%

14.4%

No HS diploma20%

HS diploma28.5%

Some college37.1%

Bachelor's+14.4%

Housing tenure

33.7%

66.3%

Owner33.7%

Renter66.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39204 in Jackson, MS has changed in 5 years

Income

$28,279 → $30,237

up 6.9%

Population

14,713 → 13,249

down 10.0%

Renter share

65.9% → 66.3%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

14.6% → 14.4%

-0.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $28,279 to $30,237 across the same window, up 6.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,713 to 13,249 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.0% change.

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About renting in ZIP 39204

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 39204 covers Jackson, MS. The median rent here is $1,085/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($30,237/yr), ZIP 39204 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (about $21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,085/mo in ZIP 39204. The local median household income is $30,237/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39204?

Rent in ZIP 39204 has risen 5.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 39204 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39204 is one of the more affordable among Mississippi ZIP codes for rent, ranking #40 of 42 at $1,085/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 39204 changed +5.5%, against a typical +4.6% across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks.