ZIP Code 39702
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Columbus · Lowndes County · Mississippi
- Population
- 22,883
- Median income
- $54,650
- Median home value
- $144,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.5%
- Land area
- 261.2 sq mi
88/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
Chicago
ZIP code 39702 in Columbus, Mississippi has a population of 22,883. The median household income is $54,650, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $144,100, 48% below the US average. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39702 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 261.2 square miles in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi. The area is home to 22,883 residents, producing a population density of 88 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39702 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39702 sits at $54,650 (4% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,615. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $144,100 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $944 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39702 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lowndes County, so you can benchmark 39702 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 39702
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39702.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39702, Columbus, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,883
Population
261.2
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39702?
38.3
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$54,650
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$27,615
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,765
Total Housing Units
8,736
Occupied Units
1,029
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,100
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
$944
Median Rent
1982
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39702 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 146 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 159 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 184 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 185 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 197 |
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 369 business establishments in ZIP 39702, employing approximately 3,780 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,174,000.
369
Businesses
3,780
Employees
$149.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 75 | 20.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 40 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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