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Jackson, MS
City in Hinds County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39174, 39201, 39202, 39203, 39204, 39206 and more.
Population
146,631
Land area
111.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,313
ZIP codes
15
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 21 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the most populous city in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $42,071 a year, 25% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,700 (34% below Mississippi) and median rent is $1,055 a month.
Local data for Jackson, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals7
- Emergency Rooms5
- Nursing Homes10
- Schools65
- Colleges7
- Libraries7
- Banks44
- Post Offices9
- Parks38
- Grocery Stores56
- Restaurants547
- Affordable Housing32
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers10
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers26
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment15
- Private Schools16
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places49
Housing and community stats
Jackson, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,071
Poverty rate
27.9%
Median home value
$111,700
Median rent
$1,055/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,352), German Americans (2,049), Mexican Americans (1,900).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hinds County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,510
109,465 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $9,832 per person
PPP loans
$431M
8,546 loans, 48,512 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jackson, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,220
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,255
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone49 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Jackson
15 in or overlapping Jackson. Population shown
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClintonCity | 6.4 mi | 41.9 |
| RichlandCity | 7.1 mi | 12.5 |
| ByramCity | 8.3 mi | 20.4 |
| PearlCity | 9.2 mi | 25.5 |
| RidgelandCity | 9.4 mi | 26.3 |
| RaymondCity | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| FlowoodCity | 11 mi | 28.8 |
| FlorenceCity | 12 mi | 8.1 |
| BoltonTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| MadisonCity | 14 mi | 25.2 |
| TerryTown | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| BrandonCity | 15 mi | 25.7 |
| FloraTown | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| GluckstadtCity | 18 mi | 8.8 |
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, MS in?
- Jackson is in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Jackson, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jackson include 39174, 39201, 39202, 39203, 39204, 39206, 39209, 39210, 39211, 39212, 39213, 39216 and others.
- What is the population of Jackson, MS?
- About 146,631 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Clinton (6.4 mi), Richland (7.1 mi), Byram (8.3 mi), Pearl (9.2 mi), Ridgeland (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023