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ZIP Code 39298 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle Class

At a glance

Population
2,654
Density
N/A
Median income
$64,167
-15% vs US avg
Home value
$198,800
-43% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,166
+0% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 39298

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What to know about ZIP 39298

ZIP code 39298 covers ZIP 39298 with a population of about 2,654.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the JACKSON, MS media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 39298

Median household income in ZIP 39298 is about $64,167 — about 15% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 17.1%; unemployment rate near 5.1%; 36.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Education; about 10.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 39298

Median home value is about $198,800 — about 43% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,166 (about even with the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 32.9% (about 32.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 39298, a household would need roughly $55,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,277. That sits below the local median household income ($64,167), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.