39272 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 39272, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

39272 is a zip code in Hinds County, Mississippi, which covers District 4 and District 5, with a total population of 14,367 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 39272 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 39272.

The estimated population of people living in 39272 is 14,367, with a median age of 36.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 39272 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,367
+9.9%
+12.38%
2020
13,073
+1.38%
-
2019
12,895
+2.13%
-
2018
12,626
 -1.24% -
2017
12,784
 - -

Population of 39272 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 39272 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
20.4%
32.7%
 -37.61%
Black/African American
76.6%
64.8%
 +18.21%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Asian
0.9%
0.6%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.5%
 +40.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 39272 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 39272 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 39272 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 39272 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.2 +4.93% 31 +5.8% 40 +0.25%
2020 34.5 +5.18% 29.3 -1.35% 39.9 +6.12%
2019 32.8 -6.55% 29.7 -6.01% 37.6 -0.53%
2018 35.1 +1.15% 31.6 -6.51% 37.8 +5%
2017 34.7 - 33.8 - 36 -

The median age of the 39272 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 39272 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 873 +35.44% 731 -11.2% 1,207 646
10 to 19 768 +6.48% 1,048 +27.48% 804 1,256
20 to 29 1,077 +20.51% 731 +7.37% 1,265 743
30 to 39 914 +7.31% 1,172 -3.89% 977 1,116
40 to 49 929 0.74% 1,161 +27.14% 918 1,480
50 to 59 975 -0.96% 1,056 +16.55% 845 1,221
60 to 69 402 +19.07% 270 +61.09% 464 463
70+ 245 +48.03% 432 +38.91% 379 583

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 39272 zip code is $69,074.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 39272.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,249.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,797.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,630.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 39272 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 39272, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 39272 is currently $77,944.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.04% of households in 39272 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 39272 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.40%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    28.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 39272 is $29,572.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 39272 by the total population of 39272.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 39272 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 39272 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    29.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 39272 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 39272 zip over the age of 16 is 11,172.

Of those people, a total of 71.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 39272 is 67.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 39272 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 718 13.20% 40.00%
20 to 24 years 887 81.20% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 1,121 85.20% 14.00%
30 to 34 years 906 93.80% 9.50%
35 to 44 years 2,456 95.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,333 83.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 862 65.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 477 51.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 845 19.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 567 12.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 39272. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,415 48.90% 0.00%
Black or African American 8,502 76.90% 4.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 136 90.40% 12.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 119 100.00% 34.50%
Hispanic or Latino 117 100.00% 35.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,415 48.90% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 39272 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 39272 is 7,559, with median earnings of $42,780.00.

Women in 39272 are earning approximately 87.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,559 $42,780.00
Male 3,547 $47,572.00
Female 4,012 $41,381.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 39272 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 752 $56,573.00
Business and Financial 379 $26,634.00
Computer and Mathematical 273 $75,768.00
Architecture and Engineering 100 $97,232.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 48 $0.00
Community and Social Service 315 $49,031.00
Legal 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 480 $42,252.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 177 $49,198.00
Healthcare Practitioners 988 $57,477.00
Healthcare Support 177 $26,373.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 216 $54,003.00
Food Preparation and Serving 257 $10,806.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $24,028.00
Personal Care and Service 189 $8,847.00
Sales 553 $29,798.00
Office and Administrative Support 863 $31,847.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 94 $48,851.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 353 $65,764.00
Production 521 $42,247.00
Transportation and Material Moving 671 $42,454.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 39272 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 39272.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 223 $56,351.00 529 $58,188.00
Business and Financial 54 $0.00 325 $26,401.00
Computer and Mathematical 166 $0.00 107 $41,202.00
Architecture and Engineering 100 $97,232.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 31 $0.00
Community and Social Service 90 $38,906.00 225 $60,022.00
Legal 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $0.00 436 $41,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 151 $49,552.00 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 171 $100,342.00 817 $56,887.00
Healthcare Support 72 $0.00 105 $28,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 216 $54,003.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 166 $15,337.00 91 $10,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 41 $16,979.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $19,688.00 147 $8,393.00
Sales 259 $44,097.00 294 $19,091.00
Office and Administrative Support 234 $25,662.00 629 $34,929.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 94 $48,851.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 353 $65,764.00 0 $0.00
Production 348 $41,395.00 173 $58,257.00
Transportation and Material Moving 671 $42,454.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,294 households in 39272, with an average household size of 2.71 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,806 families living in the 39272 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 39272:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,315 262 1,229 1,488
Average Household Size 3.5 3.13 3.01 1.17
Total Families 2,315 262 1,229 0
Average Household Size 3.43 2.92 2.88 0

Poverty

Of the 3,806 families living in 39272, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 39272:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,521 housing units in 39272.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,294 95.89%
Vacant 227 4.11%

23.87% of the total 5,521 housing units in 39272 are rental units. This is approximately 1,318 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,964 are occupied by the owner - or 71.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 39272 is $1,136.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 39272 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    12
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    294
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    767
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    257
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 39272 is $147,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 39272 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    68
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    242
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,784
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,040
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    789
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    9
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 39272. The chart below shows the number of properties in 39272 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    75
  • 1960 to 1969
    173
  • 1970 to 1979
    290
  • 1980 to 1989
    918
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,321
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,221
  • 2010 to 2013
    523
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 39272 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    101
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,423
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,321
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,449

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 39272 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 39272 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 39272.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    70
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    289
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    474
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    504
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,474
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,206
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,694
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    303
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    357
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    395
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    510
  • 90 or more minutes
    188

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 39272 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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