Highest-education ZIP codes in Mississippi
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in Mississippi. #1 is 39217 (Jackson) with about 89.1% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mississippi.
Highest education shares: 39217 (Jackson) at about 89.1%; 39216 (Jackson) at about 64.1%; 39110 (Madison) at about 64.0%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39217 | Jackson | Hinds County | 89.1% | 2,326 | — | — |
| 2 | 39216 | Jackson | Hinds County | 64.1% | 3,056 | $43,315 | $249,600 |
| 3 | 39110 | Madison | Madison County | 64.0% | 47,717 | $122,955 | $342,600 |
| 4 | 39211 | Jackson | Hinds County | 54.1% | 24,185 | $68,415 | $198,300 |
| 5 | 39232 | Flowood | Rankin County | 50.9% | 9,324 | $83,389 | $293,000 |
| 6 | 39157 | Ridgeland | Madison County | 50.5% | 24,547 | $63,552 | $259,900 |
| 7 | 39759 | Starkville | Oktibbeha County | 49.5% | 42,782 | $42,988 | $241,100 |
| 8 | 39056 | Clinton | Hinds County | 48.1% | 27,307 | $71,864 | $220,700 |
| 9 | 38655 | Oxford | Lafayette County | 48.1% | 45,377 | $64,423 | $275,500 |
| 10 | 39402 | Hattiesburg | Lamar County | 45.6% | 43,756 | $71,254 | $255,400 |
| 11 | 39406 | Hattiesburg | Forrest County | 45.5% | 1,902 | — | — |
| 12 | 39047 | Flowood | Rankin County | 45.4% | 40,866 | $93,114 | $265,300 |
| 13 | 38673 | Taylor | Lafayette County | 45.1% | 1,111 | $89,150 | $259,800 |
| 14 | 39202 | Jackson | Hinds County | 42.5% | 7,023 | $41,250 | $211,300 |
| 15 | 39705 | Columbus | Lowndes County | 42.0% | 12,195 | $69,292 | $225,900 |
| 16 | 38826 | Tupelo | Pontotoc County | 41.9% | 5,711 | $76,946 | $205,100 |
| 17 | 39096 | Alcorn State University | Jefferson County | 41.7% | 2,267 | $36,638 | $92,200 |
| 18 | 39564 | Ocean Springs | Jackson County | 40.1% | 42,295 | $77,300 | $220,000 |
| 19 | 39525 | Diamondhead | Hancock County | 40.1% | 9,338 | $86,208 | $236,700 |
| 20 | 38672 | Southaven | DeSoto County | 38.5% | 15,899 | $110,665 | $290,600 |
| 21 | 38730 | Skene | Bolivar County | 37.3% | 1,635 | $63,578 | $86,300 |
| 22 | 38632 | Hernando | DeSoto County | 35.9% | 30,824 | $90,277 | $287,100 |
| 23 | 38626 | Dundee | Tunica County | 35.8% | 1,123 | $61,250 | $149,700 |
| 24 | 39071 | Flora | Madison County | 35.7% | 6,319 | $64,244 | $268,800 |
| 25 | 39042 | Brandon | Rankin County | 35.0% | 37,906 | $88,780 | $249,200 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Mississippi have the highest education levels?
39217 (Jackson) leads this board with about 89.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Mississippi?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Mississippi?
Visit the Mississippi state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.