ZIP Code 39283 in Jackson, MS

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Jackson, Mississippi
Names to Avoid:
Jax, Jksn, Jxn
County:Hinds County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:13:56 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:601 / 769
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.2986, -90.1849
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39283 Jackson, MS - A Dedicated PO Box Facility

ZIP Code 39283, Jackson

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHinds County, MS
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points293 (91 businesses)
PO Boxes202
Also Known AsJksn, Jxn, Jax
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 39213
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code serves as a PO Box facility within Jackson, not a geographic territory with residents.
  • The post office maintains 202 PO Boxes and handles mail for 91 business accounts.
  • All delivery records point to a single location on Melvin Bender Drive, indicating a dedicated postal facility.
  • This ZIP is contained within the boundaries of ZIP 39213, which provides street delivery to the surrounding area.
  • Jackson recognizes several alias abbreviations (JKSN, JXN, JAX) though these aren't valid for mailing addresses.

Overview

ZIP code 39283 is one of Jackson, Mississippi's PO Box-only ZIP codes. It exists as a point location within the larger 39213 ZIP code, serving as a dedicated postal facility rather than a geographic territory. The post office maintains 202 PO Boxes and serves 91 business delivery points.

Single-Location Service

All 47 street-type records in this ZIP point to a single address: Melvin Bender Drive. The UNIT designations on this street indicate a multi-tenant facility where businesses and individuals receive mail. This pattern is typical of a large volume receiver or dedicated postal annex serving the greater Jackson metro area.

Urban Convenience

Jackson residents who hold PO Boxes here benefit from an alternative to their home ZIP code's delivery. The facility sits about 1.6 miles from Downtown Jackson, making it accessible to the city's commercial core. Unlike PO Box Only Zones in rural Mississippi, this isn't a community's sole mail option. It's a convenience for those who prefer centralized mail pickup.

Street Name Patterns

Single Facility Unit Designations

All records point to one address with UNIT designations, indicating a multi-tenant postal facility.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Jackson Highland Colony Business Park Tougaloo College Blanche Lowe McLaurins - Tougaloo Heights

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 39283 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:265Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 39283 is located in Hinds County, Mississippi, within the Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27140) and Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 539,057 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 39283. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Jackson, MSSource: Census
CBSA Number:27140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:539,057Source: Census
MSA:Jackson, MS MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:15551.51 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2836000Source: Census
Place Name:Jackson city; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


39284 | | 39282

Schools in ZIP Code 39283


We could not locate which school district 39283 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Barack H Obama Elementary School 750 N Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
District: Jackson Public School DistrictNearby
Blackburn Middle School 1311 W Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
District: Jackson Public School DistrictNearby
Lanier High School 833 W Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
District: Jackson Public School DistrictNearby
Galloway Elementary School 186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
District: Jackson Public School DistrictNearby
Bailey Middle Apac School 1900 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39202
District: Jackson Public School DistrictNearby
First Presbyterian Day School 1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christian Mission Learning Center 1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cares School 402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 39283


Strayer University-Mississippi 100 East Capitol Street Suite 100
Jackson, MS 39201
Type: Post Secondary
Jackson State University 1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Type: Post Secondary
Belhaven University 1500 Peachtree St
Jackson, MS 39202
Type: Post Secondary
Millsaps College 1701 N State St
Jackson, MS 39210-0001
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Mississippi Medical Center 2500 N State St
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
Type: Post Secondary
Mississippi Community College Board 3825 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov