39705 ZIP Code
Columbus, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39705 |
| City/Town: | Columbus |
| County: | Lowndes |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,285 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,940 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,627 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,238 |
| Median Home Value: | $220,800 |
| Land Area: | 66.1 sq miles
171.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.5879, -88.4411 |
Population Information (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,285 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,299 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,986 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 726 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 587 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 913 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 669 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,199 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,785 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,639 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,174 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 650 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,017 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,196 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 611 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 119 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $220,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,074 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,238 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,186 | 83.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,052 | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,155 | 60.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,031 | 39.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,191 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 184 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 361 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,978 | 24.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,631 | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 628 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,032 | 24.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,377 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,940 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,226 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,865 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,627 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,383 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,202 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 140 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,537 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,886 | 74.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,023 | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 278 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,354 | 59.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,633 | 29.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 457 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 312 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 526 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 523 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 695 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 537 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 116 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39705 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 213 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 147 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 328 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 481 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 489 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 844 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,107 | 21.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 835 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 390 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 352 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39705 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,228 | 100.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 217 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 92 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 209 | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 400 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39705 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 185 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 977 | 18.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 48 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 477 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 359 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 393 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 392 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,306 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 507 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 97 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 416 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 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 (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,326 | 84.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,522 | 69.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,419 | 27.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 846 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39705 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,968 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,410 | 27.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,427 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 100 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 256 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39705 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,837 | 61.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 353 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 148 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 150 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 598 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 187 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 75 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 888 | 14.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39705 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 250 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,019 | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,279 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,710 | 27.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,159 | 18.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 539 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 169 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 79 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 34 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39705 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 108 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 147 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,457 | 23.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,096 | 49.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,289 | 20.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 141 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39705 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,835 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 119 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,201 | 61.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39705 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 120 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,629 | 31.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,456 | 47.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 981 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39705 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 164 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 260 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 351 | 11.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 602 | 19.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,110 | 35.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 402 | 12.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 235 | 7.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39705 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,377 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $453 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,074 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,186 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,557 | 49.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 816 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,118 | 21.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,216 | 23.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,409 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,511 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39705 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,095 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,864 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,592 | 50.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 92 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 446 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,206 | 23.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39705 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,780 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 85 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 195 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,198 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 631 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 671 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,607 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,207 | 14.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,172 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 906 | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 468 | 51.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 438 | 48.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39705 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,593 | 78.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,463 | 20.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 953 | 38.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,038 | 42.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 766 | 31.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 472 | 19.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39705 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,567 | 94.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 187 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 718 | 384.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 718 | 384.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 718 | 384.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 105 | 56.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 185 | 98.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 83 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 8.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39705 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,559 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,890 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 669 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 282 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 164 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 221 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39705 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,186 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,045 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Columbus, MS39705