Jackson, MS · licensed motor carrier
Movers in Jackson, MS
Jackson is the largest city in Mississippi at about 172,638 residents, and the centre of Hinds County. It generates more moving volume than anywhere else in the state, both local jobs inside the metro and interstate shipments heading out of Mississippi entirely.
- Licensed motor carrier, not a broker
- Crews across the Jackson metro
- Interstate lanes out of Mississippi daily
- High-rise access, COIs and elevator bookings
Moving in Jackson
Gulf Coast moves carry hurricane risk from June through November, and coastal humidity makes climate-controlled storage worth the difference on anything wooden. In Jackson specifically, that means confirming building access and parking before the crew is dispatched rather than on the morning of the move. The closest market we also cover is Gulfport, 170 miles out. The nearest large market outside Mississippi is Baton Rouge, LA, about 160 miles and 1 day away.
Because Jackson is the busiest market in Mississippi, dates here go first — especially May through August. Booking early is the difference between your preferred week and whatever is left.
Distances from Jackson
Approximate driving distance and a realistic transit window. Windows come from federal limits on driving hours, not from guesswork.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 160 mi | 1 day |
| New Orleans, LA | 190 mi | 1 day |
| Mobile, AL | 200 mi | 1 day |
| Memphis, TN | 220 mi | 1 day |
| Little Rock, AR | 240 mi | 1 day |
ZIP codes in Jackson
The delivery area is wider than this list — these are the codes that come up most.
- 39201
- 39202
- 39203
- 39204
- 39205
- 39206
- 39207
- 39209
- 39210
- 39211
- 39212
- 39213
Other cities we serve in Mississippi
Moving in Jackson: common questions
Which Jackson ZIP codes do you cover?
39201, 39202, 39203, 39204, 39205, 39206, 39207, 39209 and the rest of the delivery area. An address on the edge of the city limits changes nothing about the price — it only matters for whether a full-size truck can reach the door.
How fast can you deliver out of Jackson?
Local jobs load and unload the same day. Further out: Baton Rouge, LA — 160 mi, 1 day; New Orleans, LA — 190 mi, 1 day; Mobile, AL — 200 mi, 1 day. Past roughly 400 miles it becomes a long-haul schedule, and delivery is a window rather than a fixed hour.
Do you serve the rest of Hinds County?
Yes. Jackson is what people search for, but crews run throughout Hinds County and the surrounding towns.
Do you handle Jackson high-rise and apartment moves?
Yes, and that is most of the volume in a city this size. Buildings here typically want a certificate of insurance naming them and a reserved freight elevator, often several business days ahead. Ask your building manager for their requirements the day you book.
Get a free Jackson moving quote
Tell us where you are going and when. One company calls you back — United Relocation, not ten brokers.