What to know about ZIP 39603
ZIP code 39603 covers ZIP 39603 with a population of about 3,251.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JACKSON, MS media market.
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ZIP Code 39603 — 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
3,251
Density
N/A
Median income
$58,375
-22% vs US avg
Home value
$150,000
-57% vs US avg
Median rent
$939
-19% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 39603
Income and economy in ZIP 39603
Median household income in ZIP 39603 is about $58,375 — about 22% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 15.1%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 46.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Finance and insurance, and Healthcare; about 4.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.2 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 39603
Median home value is about $150,000 — about 57% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $939 (about 19% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 75.0% (about 9.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 39603, a household would need roughly $41,000 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 $964. That sits below the local median household income ($58,375), 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.