The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39213 sells for about $54,400, or $45 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $772 a month.
ZIP 39213 — Jackson
The 39213 housing market is characterized by low price points and high inventory relative to sales volume, reflecting broader economic challenges in the Jackson area. Market activity is driven by affordability, though high vacancy rates and aging housing stock continue to exert downward pressure on values. Investors remain active, but the overall sentiment remains cautious due to slow appreciation and regional economic headwinds.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors seeking low entry-price points, as well as long-term residents looking for established community ties.
Median prices moved down 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
2% 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 10.6% · poverty 37.1% — 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 -1.4%/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 39213, Hinds County MS
Crime rates in the Jackson area remain significantly higher than both state and national averages, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for residents.
Public schools serving the 39213 area are part of the Jackson Public School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding, with insurance premiums reflecting the broader Mississippi climate risk profile.
Economic momentum is largely driven by public sector employment and healthcare anchors in the Jackson metro, though the 39213 ZIP itself sees limited new commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Hinds County based on millage rates set by local taxing authorities, with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major thoroughfares providing access to downtown Jackson employment hubs within a 15-20 minute drive.
The area features local neighborhood parks and proximity to community centers, with limited large-scale retail or entertainment venues within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant portion of the housing stock managed by individual investors.
The local economy is anchored by state government, healthcare systems, and educational institutions located in the broader Jackson metropolitan area.
Parcels are subject to Hinds County property taxes and Jackson Public School District levies.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional weather volatility and the age of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 39213 profile.
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 SAFARI3.411.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.56 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.47.6 mi
- DEFY Jackson4.46.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.96 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.17.1 mi
- Brandon Amphitheater4.713.9 mi
- Mississippi Coliseum4.35.9 mi
- Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium4.44.1 mi
- Table 1004.69.6 mi
- Northpark4.26.6 mi
- Cinemark Pearl and XD4.48.8 mi
- LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake4.55.6 mi
- Mississippi Children's Museum4.75.2 mi
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science4.75.3 mi
- Mississippi Children's Museum4.75.2 mi
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science4.75.3 mi
- Mississippi Civil Rights Museum4.85.6 mi
- Mississippi Petrified Forest4.611.4 mi
- Mississippi Museum of Art4.75.6 mi
- LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake4.55.6 mi
- Freedom Ridge Park4.66.5 mi
- The Jackson Zoo3.23.2 mi
- Winners Circle Park4.810.1 mi
- Traceway Park4.54.3 mi
- Jackson Yacht Club4.610.4 mi
- The Refuge Golf Course4.48.8 mi
- Outlets of Mississippi4.58 mi
- Northpark4.26.6 mi
- Renaissance at Colony Park4.67 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.29.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.310.2 mi
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport3.89.7 mi
- VA Medical Center Jackson4.44.7 mi
- Jackson Municipal Airport Authority4.210.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A key community resource and cultural landmark in the area.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.