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ZIP 39212

Part of Jackson, MS
Pop. 25,659·Hinds County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,238/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$727
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ZIP 39212 · $1,238
More affordable than 90% 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
$14,856/yr
At $1,238/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyHinds County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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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%
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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,414 in 2021 to $50,722 more recently. 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.

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About renting in ZIP 39212

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39212 covers Jackson, MS. The median rent here is $1,238/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 29% of local median household income ($50,722/yr), ZIP 39212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39212 (Jackson, MS) is $1,238. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39212's median rent of $1,238/mo is $727 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39212 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39212 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #32 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,238/mo.

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 $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,238/mo in ZIP 39212. The local median household income is $50,722/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39212?

Rent in ZIP 39212 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39212 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,238/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($50,722/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39212 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 39212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of ZIP 39212 households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 39212 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 39212 compare to the rest of Jackson?

ZIP 39212 is more affordable than Jackson overall. At $1,238/mo, it's $32 below the Jackson citywide median of $1,270/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,238/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 39212's median household income ($50,722/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39212 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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