Columbus, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39702
Lowndes County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,883
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,650
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39702 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 39702 (Columbus, MS) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 185.4 in 2023 to 197.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39702 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, with 22,883 residents across 261.2 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39702 reports a modest median household income of $54,650 (4% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,615. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $144,100 (7% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $944; 65.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lowndes County, so 39702 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 39702
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, MS
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$27,615
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39702 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Columbus, 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)
$54,650 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
9,765housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39702 vs 35461 →
ZIP 39702 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39702
Columbus (39702)
22,883 residents
- 39705
Columbus (39705)
13,667 residents
- 39766 2,630
Steens (39766)
2,630 residents
- 35461 1,952
Ethelsville (35461)
1,952 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39702 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39705
Columbus (39705)
$68,487 median income
- 39766
Steens (39766)
$65,707 median income
- 39702
Columbus (39702)
$54,650 median income
- 35461
Ethelsville (35461)
$47,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39702 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39702, 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 (22,883 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 39702 in?
ZIP code 39702 (Columbus) is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi. Lowndes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lowndes-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39702?
ZIP code 39702 in Columbus, MS has a population of 22,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39702?
The median household income in ZIP 39702 is $54,650, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39702?
The median home value in ZIP 39702 is $144,100, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39702?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39702 is African American at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39702?
ZIP code 39702 has 369 business establishments employing approximately 3,780 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39702?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39702 are: Retail trade (75), Other services (except public administration) (53), Construction (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39702?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39702 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 39702?
In ZIP code 39702, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 39702?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39702 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39702?
In ZIP code 39702, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39702?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39702 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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