What to know about ZIP 39289
ZIP code 39289 covers ZIP 39289 with a population of about 2,736.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JACKSON, MS media market.
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ZIP Code 39289 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,736
Density
N/A
Median income
$30,238
-60% vs US avg
Home value
$60,500
-83% vs US avg
Median rent
$672
-42% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 39289
Income and economy in ZIP 39289
Median household income in ZIP 39289 is about $30,238 — about 60% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 49.2%; unemployment rate near 19.4%; 11.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Food services; about 5.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.3 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 39289
Median home value is about $60,500 — about 83% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $672 (about 42% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 36.6% (about 28.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 39289, a household would need roughly $17,000 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 $389. That sits below the local median household income ($30,238), 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.