ZIP Code · MS

ZIP 39206

Part of Jackson, MS

Pop. 23,257·Hinds County·28th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi

Median rent (all units)

$1,329/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

-1.3%

vs US Median

-$603

Reported rents

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ZIP 39206 · $1,329

More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 39206 is 1.3% below its high of $1,346 in August 2026, at $1,329 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Mississippi

Rent in ZIP 39206 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($42,686) is $1,067 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,080).

Rank in Jackson

7th cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Jackson.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 39213, 4 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,080/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 39206. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,948/yr

At $1,329/mo median

Location

CityJackson

StateMS

CountyHinds County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (7.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, -1.3% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$957 → $1,329

up 38.9%

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

Rent in ZIP 39206 in Jackson, MS has increased 38.9% since 2022, going from about $957 per month to roughly $1,329 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 39206 in Jackson, MS now reports about $42,686, up from $43,010 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 39.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did 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%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 39206 in Jackson, MS reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 39206 covers Jackson, MS. The median rent here is $1,329/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($42,686/yr), ZIP 39206 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,329/mo in ZIP 39206. The local median household income is $42,686/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39206?

Rent in ZIP 39206 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.3% below its high of $1,346 in August 2026.

How does ZIP 39206 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39206 is one of the more affordable among Mississippi ZIP codes for rent, ranking #28 of 42 at $1,329/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 39206 changed +7.1%, against a typical +4.6% across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks.