PlainZIP

Columbus, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39705

Lowndes County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,667
79/sq mi
$68,487
Median income
$231,800
Median home value
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
79
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39705 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, home to 13,667 residents across 172.8 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39705 reports a modest median household income of $68,487 (30% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $39,049. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $231,800 for a typical home value (72% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,091 a month; 62.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 39705 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lowndes County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 39705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39705.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 39705, 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

13,667

Population

172.8

Area (sq mi)

79

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39705?

36.1

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 24.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$68,487

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$39,049

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39705 ranks nationally

Columbus, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,487 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,490

Total Housing Units

5,364

Occupied Units

1,126

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

$231,800

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$1,091

Median Rent

1987

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39705 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 138
2021 +7.3% 148
2022 +14.7% 170
2023 -1.6% 167
2024 +8.1% 181

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 471 business establishments in ZIP 39705, employing approximately 5,689 people with a combined annual payroll of $285,523,000.

471

Businesses

5,689

Employees

$285.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 103 21.9%
Health care and social assistance 100 21.2%
Finance and insurance 49 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 47 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 38 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 4.3%
Construction 15 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.5%
Wholesale trade 11 2.3%
Information 9 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%

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 39705 vs 39766 →

ZIP 39705 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39705 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39705 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39705 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39766 Steens, MS 2,630 7.1 mi
39702 Columbus, MS 22,883 11.4 mi
39740 Caledonia, MS 5,038 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lowndes County

39702 standard
Columbus, MS
Pop: 22,883
39701 standard
Columbus, MS
Pop: 13,997
39740 standard
Caledonia, MS
Pop: 5,038
39766 standard
Steens, MS
Pop: 2,630
39743 standard
Crawford, MS
Pop: 2,067
39736 standard
Artesia, MS
Pop: 312

Related Areas

Lowndes County Columbus, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39705 in? ▼
ZIP code 39705 (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 39705? ▼
ZIP code 39705 in Columbus, MS has a population of 13,667 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39705 is $68,487, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39705 is $231,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39705 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39705? ▼
ZIP code 39705 has 471 business establishments employing approximately 5,689 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39705 are: Retail trade (103), Health care and social assistance (100), Finance and insurance (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39705 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 39705? ▼
In ZIP code 39705, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% 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 39705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39705 is 17.7 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 39705? ▼
In ZIP code 39705, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39705 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.