Columbus, MS ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Columbus, Mississippi: 39702, 39705 and 39701. Together they are home to 47,994 residents in 19,435 households. That is more than the 23,348 people counted inside Columbus city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $32,599 in 39701 to $68,487 in 39705.
Columbus city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 23,348 |
| Households | 10,006 |
| Median household income | $42,235 |
| Median home value | $125,700 |
| Median age | 41.1 |
| Median rent | $897 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 47,994 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 19,435 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $32,599 (39701) to $68,487 (39705) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $52,416 |
| Homeowners | 58.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 31 routes, 22,123 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Columbus: 39705 ($68,487)
- Most residents: 39702 (23,484 people)
- Highest homeownership: 39702 (65.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 39702 (34.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 39705 (19.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 39705 (36.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 39705 ($231,800)
Every ZIP code in Columbus
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39702 | Columbus | 23,484 | 8,736 | $54,650 | $144,100 | 65.4% | 34.4% | 11.6% | 12 | 9,925 | 9% of its land; mailing city |
| 39705 | Columbus | 12,552 | 5,364 | $68,487 | $231,800 | 62.8% | 27.7% | 19.0% | 10 | 7,316 | 13% of its land; mailing city |
| 39701 | Columbus | 11,958 | 5,335 | $32,599 | $117,900 | 42.9% | 20.0% | 11.3% | 9 | 6,724 | 4% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Columbus when at least 10% of its land lies inside Columbus city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Columbus. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Columbus.
Counties
- Lowndes County — 8 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Columbus, MS?
- 39702, 39705 and 39701. A ZIP code is listed for Columbus when at least 10% of its land lies inside Columbus city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Columbus.
- What is the population of Columbus, MS?
- The Census Bureau counts 23,348 residents inside Columbus city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Columbus hold 47,994 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Columbus, MS?
- $42,235 inside Columbus city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $32,599 to $68,487.
- Which Columbus ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 39705, at $68,487, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Columbus, MS?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 31 carrier routes reaching 22,123 residential and 1,839 business mailboxes.
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