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ZIP 39206

Part of Jackson, MS
Pop. 23,257·Hinds County·25th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,376/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$589
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ZIP 39206 · $1,376
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,280/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
$16,512/yr
At $1,376/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyHinds County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39206 (Jackson, MS) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,257
Median income
$42,686
Median age
35.7
Renters
54%
Age distribution
25%
24.4%
23%
12.2%
15.4%
Under 1825%
18–3424.4%
35–5423%
55–6412.2%
65+15.4%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
87.5%
White8%
Black87.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
28.4%
35.4%
27%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+27%
Housing tenure
46%
54%
Owner46%
Renter54%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39206 in Jackson, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,010 → $42,686
down 0.8%
Population
22,763 → 23,257
up 2.2%
Renter share
53.1% → 54%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
29.9% → 27%
-2.9 pts
Median age
37.7 → 35.7
-2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 39206 in Jackson, MS now reports about $42,686, up from $43,010 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,763 to 23,257 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 29.9% to 27%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39206 covers Jackson, MS. The median rent here is $1,376/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($42,686/yr), ZIP 39206 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39206 (Jackson, MS) is $1,376. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39206's median rent of $1,376/mo is $589 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39206 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39206 falls in the middle range for Mississippi, ranking #25 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,376/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,376/mo in ZIP 39206. The local median household income is $42,686/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39206?

Rent in ZIP 39206 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39206 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,376/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($42,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39206 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54% of ZIP 39206 households are renters, while 46% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 39206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 39206 compare to the rest of Jackson?

ZIP 39206 is pricier than Jackson as a whole. At $1,376/mo, it's $106 above the Jackson citywide median of $1,270/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,376/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 39206's median household income ($42,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39206 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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