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ZIP 39216

Part of Jackson, MS
Pop. 2,902·Hinds County·26th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,281/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.8%
vs US Median
-$684
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ZIP 39216 · $1,281
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,372/yr
At $1,281/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyHinds County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39216 (Jackson, MS) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 67.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,902
Median income
$43,750
Median age
33.3
Renters
59.8%
Age distribution
21.6%
32.8%
12.5%
27.7%
Under 1821.6%
18–3432.8%
35–5412.5%
55–645.4%
65+27.7%
Gender
35.5%
64.5%
Male35.5%
Female64.5%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
36.2%
White59.6%
Black36.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
14.4%
15.7%
67.9%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma14.4%
Some college15.7%
Bachelor's+67.9%
Housing tenure
40.2%
59.8%
Owner40.2%
Renter59.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39216 in Jackson, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,353 → $43,750
up 11.2%
Population
3,401 → 2,902
down 14.7%
Renter share
55.5% → 59.8%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
61.4% → 67.9%
+6.5 pts
Median age
37.9 → 33.3
-4.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $39,353 to $43,750 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.2% shift. The population has contracted by 14.7% since 2021, moving from about 3,401 residents to roughly 2,902. Renters now make up 59.8% of households, compared with 55.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 67.9% of adults here, versus 61.4% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 39216

Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 39216 covers Jackson, MS. The median rent here is $1,281/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($43,750/yr), ZIP 39216 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 39216?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39216 (Jackson, MS) is $1,281. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39216 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39216's median rent of $1,281/mo is $684 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39216 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39216 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #26 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,281/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39216?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,281/mo in ZIP 39216. The local median household income is $43,750/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39216?

Rent in ZIP 39216 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 39216 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39216 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,281/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($43,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39216 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39216 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.8% of ZIP 39216 households are renters, while 40.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 39216 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 39216 compare to the rest of Jackson?

ZIP 39216 is pricier than Jackson as a whole. At $1,281/mo, it's $11 above the Jackson citywide median of $1,270/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39216 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39216 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,281/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 39216's median household income ($43,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39216 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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