39701 ZIP Code
Columbus, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39701 |
| City/Town: | Columbus |
| County: | Lowndes |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,593 |
| Median Household Income: | $29,368 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,412 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,926 |
| Median Home Value: | $135,500 |
| Land Area: | 190.5 sq miles
493.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.3939, -88.5047 |
Population Information (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,593 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,274 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,319 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 688 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 449 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 909 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 787 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 952 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,790 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 803 | 6.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,547 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 900 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,045 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,675 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 823 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 225 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $135,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $802 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,926 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,320 | 76.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,606 | 23.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,539 | 47.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,781 | 52.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,808 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 501 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,065 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,025 | 34.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,690 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 540 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 874 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,113 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $29,368 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $52,375 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,008 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,412 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,209 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,694 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 472 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,232 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,705 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 763 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 211 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,197 | 33.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,800 | 61.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 31 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 102 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 456 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 366 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 271 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 207 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 64 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 754 | 14.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 751 | 14.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,024 | 19.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 377 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 548 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 728 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 330 | 6.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 295 | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 322 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 191 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,992 | 85.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 338 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 118 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 19 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 158 | 3.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 271 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 752 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 38 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 930 | 19.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 241 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 74 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 194 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 262 | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,017 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 542 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 151 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 180 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,738 | 85.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,701 | 45.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,218 | 49.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,536 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,166 | 59.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,223 | 41.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 869 | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 387 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 65 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,054 | 19.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,062 | 73.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 57 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 652 | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 185 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 346 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 270 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 14 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 340 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 300 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 407 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 319 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 998 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,197 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 924 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,075 | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 402 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,304 | 18.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 33 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 749 | 10.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,645 | 23.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,400 | 49.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 978 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 121 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,569 | 48.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 530 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,204 | 41.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 646 | 12.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,368 | 44.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,618 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 688 | 12.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 401 | 15.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 598 | 23.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 342 | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 337 | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 303 | 11.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 346 | 13.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 167 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 45 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,301 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $356 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $802 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,320 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,336 | 25.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 339 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,545 | 29.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,163 | 40.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,054 | 19.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,082 | 39.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,336 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,604 | 48.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,510 | 28.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 245 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 845 | 15.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,950 | 36.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,820 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 215 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 118 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,154 | 40.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 477 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 856 | 30.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,168 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 904 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,274 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,326 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 113 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 570 | 43.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 643 | 48.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,869 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,583 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 965 | 61.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 607 | 38.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 238 | 15.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,329 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 43 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 264 | 614.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 264 | 614.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 264 | 614.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 76 | 176.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 127 | 295.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,905 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,560 | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 345 | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 162 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 122 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 61 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,320 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,249 | 79.9% | 89.4% |
Columbus, MS39701