Jackson, MS: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Jackson? It is a large incorporated city in Hinds County, Mississippi, with an estimated 325,350 people according to our dataset. It lies at 32.316°N, 90.212°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Jackson, MS?

What is the population of Jackson, MS?

Jackson has an estimated population of 325,350. That makes it the largest of the 361 places we list in Mississippi, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Mississippi has about 1,164 residents, so Jackson is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Mississippi with a similar population include Gulfport (220,987), Hattiesburg (80,138), Southaven (55,780), Pascagoula (48,869), Biloxi (46,212). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Jackson differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Jackson?

Jackson has about 1,445 people per square mile (558 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Mississippi, it is denser than about 93% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Jackson use?

Jackson uses 30 ZIP codes: 39272, 39206, 39204, 39203, 39202, 39201, 39209, 39269, 39174, 39211, 39212, 39213, 39216, 39217, 39060, 39205, 39207, 39210, 39215, 39225, 39236, 39250, 39271, 39282, 39283, 39284, 39286, 39289, 39296, 39298. A long list like this is typical of a large city, where dozens of delivery areas, PO box codes and institutional codes sit inside the same municipality. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Jackson in?

Jackson is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is LaGrange, GA, about 305 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Jackson located in Mississippi?

Jackson lies in the central part of Mississippi, at 32.316° north latitude and 90.212° west longitude. It is the capital of Mississippi. The closest listed place in another state is Tallulah, LA, roughly 57 miles to the west, which shows how near Jackson is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Monroe, LA, 110 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Jackson, MS?

The closest listed place to Jackson is Richland, MS, 6.7 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Jackson in?

Jackson is in Hinds County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 28049. The county contains 9 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Clinton (24,440), Byram (11,428), Raymond (3,476), Terry (1,227), Edwards (1,005). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Jackson from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Jackson is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 350 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,629 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Jackson?

Yes. Our data lists 15 other places named Jackson: Jackson, MI (87,110), Jackson, TN (74,065), Jackson, MO (14,836), Jackson, WY (12,576), Jackson, OH (11,462), Jackson, CA (7,550), Jackson, WI (7,200), Jackson, GA (5,418), and 7 more. When you search for Jackson, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Jackson in Hinds County, Mississippi.

Planning a move to Jackson?

If you are weighing Jackson, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. See the cities within 50 miles of Jackson to understand the surrounding region. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.