| City: | Columbus, Mississippi |
| City Alias: | Columbus AFB |
| Names to Avoid: | Fairlane, G T Airport, Golden Triangle Regional Air, Mccrary, New Hope |
| Counties: | Lowndes County[Primary] Noxubee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:17:37 PM |
| Population: | 12,487 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 662 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 33.4195, -88.4869 |
| Land Area: | 190.536 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 39701 has 12,487 residents and 5,285 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 38.5 years, about the same as the state (39.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.9% male and 54.1% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (66.7%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (29.3%, much lower than the state average of 56.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (36.6%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 12,487Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 12,591Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 13,213Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 65.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $28,523Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5,285Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $121,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 14,111 | 14,097 | 13,835 | 13,162 | 13,424 | 13,781 | 13,066 | 13,264 | 13,346 | 12,798 | 12,721 | 12,593 | 12,591 |
| Decennial Census | 13,997 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12,487 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.5
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 39.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 373 | 345 | 352 | 378 | 455 | 409 | 378 | 344 | 337 | 313 | 362 | 392 | 386 | 348 | 256 | 169 | 74 | 63 |
| Female | 346 | 291 | 342 | 560 | 682 | 418 | 415 | 360 | 343 | 345 | 408 | 475 | 487 | 432 | 334 | 215 | 146 | 154 |
| Total | 719 | 636 | 694 | 938 | 1,137 | 827 | 793 | 704 | 680 | 658 | 770 | 867 | 873 | 780 | 590 | 384 | 220 | 217 |
| White: | 3,653 | 29.48% |
| Black: | 8,328 | 67.21% |
| Hispanic:* | 214 | 1.73% |
| Asian: | 67 | 0.54% |
| American Indian: | 20 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 106 | 0.86% |
| Total: | 12,391 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 5,734 | 45.92% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 6,753 | 54.08% | 39.4 years |
| Total: | 12,487 | 100% | 38.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 12,299 | 97.68% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 50 | 0.40% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 207 | 1.64% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 35 | 1.92% |
| Total Population: | 12,591 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 12,349 | 98.08% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 242 | 1.92% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $28,523, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $5,808 (25.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,948. Family households earn a median of $47,599 versus $21,071 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,528). By gender, male median income is $46,762 and female is $32,541, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,221 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 49.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $22,715 | $22,295 | $21,043 | $21,847 | $23,862 | $27,514 | $27,886 | $29,815 | $32,471 | $26,000 | $21,151 | $29,368 | $28,523 |
| Median Family Income | $30,310 | $28,015 | $31,188 | $31,915 | $33,338 | $41,726 | $43,160 | $44,469 | $51,914 | $47,180 | $47,849 | $53,008 | $47,599 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,638 | $17,319 | $16,215 | $15,967 | $16,739 | $17,205 | $17,312 | $16,975 | $16,797 | $15,030 | $16,374 | $19,557 | $21,071 |
| Median Male Income | $42,651 | $43,946 | $44,429 | $42,300 | $41,498 | $40,188 | $37,667 | $32,327 | $42,933 | $40,729 | $48,222 | $49,803 | $46,762 |
| Median Female Income | $20,415 | $22,054 | $23,997 | $26,412 | $25,235 | $25,857 | $25,450 | $27,165 | $26,639 | $27,046 | $26,924 | $28,534 | $32,541 |
| Employed: | 4,593 | 45.06% |
| Unemployed: | 475 | 4.66% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5,124 | 50.27% |
| Total: | 10,192 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1,363 | 29.68% |
| Service: | 1,087 | 23.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 653 | 14.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 269 | 5.86% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,221 | 26.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 4,593 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $121,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $40,500 (50.06%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,900. The median gross rent is $849, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $283 (50.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $191. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.24% (45.58% with a mortgage, 54.42% free-and-clear) and renters 53.76% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.46%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,900 | $79,700 | $87,200 | $91,700 | $90,400 | $97,600 | $105,300 | $112,200 | $123,300 | $125,200 | $133,700 | $135,500 | $121,400 |
| Less than $500: | 310 | 10.61% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,262 | 43.17% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 634 | 21.69% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 65 | 2.22% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 652 | 22.31% |
| Total: | 2,923 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $566 | $555 | $540 | $538 | $554 | $571 | $595 | $655 | $658 | $751 | $705 | $802 | $849 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1,146 | 21.08% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,368 | 25.16% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2,923 | 53.76% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 5,437 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 5,437 | 77.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,575 | 22.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,012 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 5,170 | 73.73% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,513 | 21.58% |
| Other Units: | 329 | 4.69% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,012 | 100% |
In 2023, 22.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.10%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 51.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 35.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.79%). College enrollment is 30.24%, which is on par with the state rate (25.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 449 | 5.14% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,003 | 11.49% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2,924 | 33.49% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,809 | 20.72% |
| Associate's degree: | 556 | 6.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 922 | 10.56% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,069 | 12.24% |
| Total: | 8,732 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 7,280 | 83.37% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 1,991 | 22.80% |
| Private Insurance: | 5,788 | 42.51% |
| Public Insurance: | 6,330 | 46.49% |
| No Insurance: | 1,497 | 11.00% |
| Total: | 13,615 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 12,118 | 89.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 33.3% | 38.3% | 37.5% | 37.1% | 35.1% | 28.8% | 26.3% | 28.9% | 22.6% | 24.4% | 32.8% | 31.6% | 35.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 391 | 12.42% |
| Kindergarten: | 163 | 5.18% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,158 | 36.79% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 484 | 15.37% |
| College or graduate school: | 952 | 30.24% |
| Total: | 3,148 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 554 | 17.60% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,805 | 57.34% |
ZIP Code 39701 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 428 business establishments, employing about 9,698 people with an annual payroll of $633,035,000. USPS data shows 5,979 residential mailboxes and 674 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 5,979Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 674Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 6,598Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 4,368Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 105Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 428Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $169,565,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $633,035,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9,698Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 39701 is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi, within the Columbus, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18060) and Mississippi's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 68,323 people, about 18.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 39701. It covers 190.536 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.215 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Columbus, MSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 18060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 68,323Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 190.536 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 4.215 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 10572.8 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2815380Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Columbus city; MississippiSource: Census |
ZIP Code 39701 is part of 2 school districts, including: Lowndes County School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Columbus Municipal School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 6 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.