ZIP Code · MS

ZIP 39212

Part of Jackson, MS

Pop. 25,659·Hinds County·34th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi

Median rent (all units)

$1,209/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.5%

vs US Median

-$723

Reported rents

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ZIP 39212 · $1,209

More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

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 39212 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Mississippi

Rent in ZIP 39212 changed +6.7% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($50,722) is $1,268 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,150); a 2-bedroom is $1,350.

Rank in Jackson

5th cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Jackson.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 39204, 5 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,085/mo), about $1,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 39212. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,508/yr

At $1,209/mo median

Location

CityJackson

StateMS

CountyHinds County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39212 (Jackson, MS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,659

Median income

$50,722

Median age

36.6

Renters

37.8%

Age distribution

26.7%

21%

27.9%

12.4%

Under 1826.7%

18–3421%

35–5427.9%

55–6412%

65+12.4%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

88.3%

White8.1%

Black88.3%

Hispanic2.5%

Other1%

Education (25+)

27.9%

37.9%

23%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma27.9%

Some college37.9%

Bachelor's+23%

Housing tenure

62.2%

37.8%

Owner62.2%

Renter37.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 39212 in Jackson, MS has changed in 5 years

Rent

$892 → $1,209

up 35.5%

Income

$48,414 → $50,722

up 4.8%

Population

30,662 → 25,659

down 16.3%

Renter share

40.3% → 37.8%

-2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

19.5% → 23%

+3.5 pts

Median age

32.1 → 36.6

+4.5 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 39212 in Jackson, MS has climbed from $892 to $1,209, a 35.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,414 in 2021 to $50,722 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 16.3% since 2021, moving from about 30,662 residents to roughly 25,659. Renters now make up 37.8% of households, compared with 40.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 23% of adults here, versus 19.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 39212 in Jackson, MS market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 39212 covers Jackson, MS. The median rent here is $1,209/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($50,722/yr), ZIP 39212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,209/mo in ZIP 39212. The local median household income is $50,722/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39212?

Rent in ZIP 39212 has risen 6.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

How does ZIP 39212 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39212 is one of the more affordable among Mississippi ZIP codes for rent, ranking #34 of 42 at $1,209/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 39212 changed +6.7%, against a typical +4.6% across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks.