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ZIP 39209

Part of Jackson, MS
Pop. 25,776·Hinds County·38th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$973/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
-$992
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ZIP 39209 · $973
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,150/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
$11,676/yr
At $973/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyHinds County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39209 (Jackson, MS) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,776
Median income
$36,344
Median age
36.8
Renters
52.3%
Age distribution
23.1%
25.4%
21.4%
12.9%
17.2%
Under 1823.1%
18–3425.4%
35–5421.4%
55–6412.9%
65+17.2%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
89.3%
White7.3%
Black89.3%
Hispanic1.9%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
16.2%
31.1%
32.7%
20.1%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+20.1%
Housing tenure
47.7%
52.3%
Owner47.7%
Renter52.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39209 in Jackson, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,276 → $36,344
up 12.6%
Population
26,796 → 25,776
down 3.8%
Renter share
53.9% → 52.3%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
18.6% → 20.1%
+1.5 pts
Median age
32.8 → 36.8
+4.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $32,276 in 2021 to $36,344 more recently. The population has contracted by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 26,796 residents to roughly 25,776. Renters now make up 52.3% of households, compared with 53.9% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 39209

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39209 covers Jackson, MS. The median rent here is $973/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($36,344/yr), ZIP 39209 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39209 (Jackson, MS) is $973. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39209's median rent of $973/mo is $992 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39209 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39209 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #38 out of 38 ZIPs at $973/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $973/mo in ZIP 39209. The local median household income is $36,344/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39209?

Rent in ZIP 39209 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 39209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39209 is considered moderate for renters. At $973/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($36,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39209 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.3% of ZIP 39209 households are renters, while 47.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 39209 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 39209 compare to the rest of Jackson?

ZIP 39209 is more affordable than Jackson overall. At $973/mo, it's $297 below the Jackson citywide median of $1,270/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $973/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 39209's median household income ($36,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39209 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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