The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39209 sells for about $89,000, or $76 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,010 a month.
ZIP 39209 — Jackson
The housing market in 39209 remains affordable but faces challenges from stagnant price growth and high vacancy rates. Demand is primarily driven by low entry-level price points, though the broader Jackson market continues to experience economic headwinds.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors seeking entry-level housing, as well as long-term renters looking for proximity to central Jackson employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.9% · poverty 32.7% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 39209, Hinds County MS
Crime rates in the Jackson area remain significantly higher than national averages, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for residents and local law enforcement.
Public schools in the area generally face significant challenges, with many institutions receiving lower performance ratings compared to state and national benchmarks.
The area is subject to risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding, particularly in low-lying zones near the Pearl River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by state government, healthcare, and education sectors, though large-scale commercial development remains limited within this specific ZIP code.
Property taxes are assessed by Hinds County based on fair market value, with millage rates determined by local school districts and municipal authorities.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by I-20 and I-220 connecting to the Jackson employment core.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the Jackson Zoo, with limited large-scale retail or golf facilities within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant portion of the stock consisting of older single-family homes and small apartment complexes.
The economy is anchored by state government operations, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and regional logistics hubs.
The area is served by a network of state highways and interstates, with limited public transit options provided by JATRAN.
Development is currently focused on infrastructure maintenance and small-scale residential infill projects.
The Hinds County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a periodic cycle.
Parcels are subject to Jackson Public School District taxes and various municipal utility service fees.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- PARTY SAFARI3.415.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.59 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.410.5 mi
- DEFY Jackson4.411.1 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.99 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.111.4 mi
- Brandon Amphitheater4.718.3 mi
- Mississippi Coliseum4.310.4 mi
- Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium4.48.6 mi
- Table 1004.613.6 mi
- Northpark4.29.4 mi
- LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake4.510 mi
- Mississippi Children's Museum4.79.7 mi
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science4.79.8 mi
- Malco Grandview Cinema & IMAX4.49.5 mi
- Mississippi Children's Museum4.79.7 mi
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science4.79.8 mi
- Mississippi Civil Rights Museum4.810.1 mi
- Mississippi Petrified Forest4.67.3 mi
- Mississippi Museum of Art4.710.1 mi
- LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake4.510 mi
- Freedom Ridge Park4.68.7 mi
- The Jackson Zoo3.27.4 mi
- Traceway Park4.53.9 mi
- Old Trace Park4.712.2 mi
- Jackson Yacht Club4.612.8 mi
- Outlets of Mississippi4.512.5 mi
- Northpark4.29.4 mi
- Renaissance at Colony Park4.68.5 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.28.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.39.1 mi
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport3.814 mi
- VA Medical Center Jackson4.49.2 mi
- Jackson Municipal Airport Authority4.214.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic regional zoo located within the vicinity.
Local community green space providing recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.