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ZIP 39208

Part of Pearl, MS
Pop. 34,442·Rankin County·16th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,514/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$451
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ZIP 39208 · $1,514
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,790
Research median
$1,350/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
$18,168/yr
At $1,514/mo median
Location
CityPearl
StateMS
CountyRankin County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39208 (Pearl, MS) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,442
Median income
$65,480
Median age
36.5
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
19.8%
28%
27.2%
13.3%
Under 1819.8%
18–3428%
35–5427.2%
55–6411.7%
65+13.3%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
58%
31.2%
White58%
Black31.2%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian2.1%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
13.1%
27.5%
34.2%
25.2%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+25.2%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39208 in Pearl, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,995 → $65,480
up 21.3%
Population
33,765 → 34,442
up 2.0%
Renter share
36.6% → 35.3%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.3% → 25.2%
+3.9 pts
Median age
34.9 → 36.5
+1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,995 in 2021 to $65,480 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 39208 in Pearl, MS adding about 677 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.3% to 25.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39208 covers Pearl, MS. The median rent here is $1,514/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($65,480/yr), ZIP 39208 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39208 (Pearl, MS) is $1,514. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39208's median rent of $1,514/mo is $451 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39208 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39208 falls in the middle range for Mississippi, ranking #16 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,514/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,514/mo in ZIP 39208. The local median household income is $65,480/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39208?

Rent in ZIP 39208 has increased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39208 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,514/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($65,480/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39208 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 39208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of ZIP 39208 households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 39208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 39208 compare to the rest of Pearl?

ZIP 39208 is pricier than Pearl as a whole. At $1,514/mo, it's $27 above the Pearl citywide median of $1,487/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,514/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 39208's median household income ($65,480/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39208 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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