Columbia, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39429
Marion County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,657
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,401
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39429 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39429 (Columbia, MS) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.9 in 2023 to 184.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39429 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, home to 17,657 residents across 791.8 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39429 reports a modest median household income of $46,401 (12% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,762. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $141,700 (5% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $806; 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 32 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Mississippi and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 39429.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 39429
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39429.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
42 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39429, Columbia, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,657
Population
791.8
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39429?
41.0
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,401
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$28,762
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39429 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Columbia, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,401 41st percentile higher than 41% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,559housing units
7,559
Total Housing Units
6,252
Occupied Units
1,307
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$806
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39429 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 137 |
| 2021 | +2.9% | 141 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 157 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 181 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 185 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 464 business establishments in ZIP 39429, employing approximately 7,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $414,575,000.
464
Businesses
7,602
Employees
$414.6M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 82 | 17.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 36 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 13 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.8% |
| Information | 10 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39429, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,657 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39429 in?
ZIP code 39429 (Columbia) is located in Marion County, Mississippi. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39429?
ZIP code 39429 in Columbia, MS has a population of 17,657 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39429?
The median household income in ZIP 39429 is $46,401, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39429?
The median home value in ZIP 39429 is $141,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39429?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39429 is White at 62.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39429?
ZIP code 39429 has 464 business establishments employing approximately 7,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39429?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39429 are: Retail trade (82), Other services (except public administration) (50), Health care and social assistance (49). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39429?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39429 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39429?
In ZIP code 39429, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39429?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39429 is 31.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39429?
In ZIP code 39429, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39429?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39429 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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