What to know about ZIP 39649
ZIP code 39649 covers ZIP 39649 with a population of about 4,971.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JACKSON, MS media market.
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ZIP Code 39649 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,971
Density
N/A
Median income
$42,185
-44% vs US avg
Home value
$88,400
-75% vs US avg
Median rent
$589
-49% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 39649
Income and economy in ZIP 39649
Median household income in ZIP 39649 is about $42,185 — about 44% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.9%; unemployment rate near 4.2%; 8.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Transportation; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 39649
Median home value is about $88,400 — about 75% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $589 (about 49% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 50.6% (about 14.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 39649, a household would need roughly $24,000 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 $568. That sits below the local median household income ($42,185), 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.