39701 ZIP Code — Columbus, MS

Lowndes County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39701 is located in Columbus, Mississippi, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 190.56 square miles and serves a population of 12,593 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39701

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $29,368. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39701 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,593

population

190.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Acceptable
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39702 Columbus (7.5 mi) 39743 Crawford (7.7 mi) 39705 Columbus (11.7 mi) 39710 Columbus (14.7 mi) 39766 Steens (15.1 mi) 35461 Ethelsville (16.7 mi) 39739 Brooksville (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,593
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	190.56 sq mi
Water area	4.23 sq mi
Latitude	33.4195
Longitude	-88.4869
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.0%	51.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	30.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	14.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

12,593

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$29,368

Median household income

$24,567

Per capita income

$135,500

Median home value

$802

Median monthly rent

47.7%

Home ownership

30.8%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

4,145

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

343

Under 5

345

224

5–9

225

453

10–14

456

392

15–19

395

474

20–24

478

892

25–34

898

400

35–44

403

771

45–54

776

448

55–59

452

521

60–64

524

835

65–74

840

410

75–84

413

112

85+

113

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,382	18.9%
18 and over	10,211	81.1%
65 and over	2,723	21.6%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.2%

White 32.4%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	7,800	60.2%
White	4,197	32.4%
Two or more races	456	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	366	2.8%
Other race	102	0.8%
Asian	31	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.0%	51.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	30.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	14.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 14.2%

$10k–$15k 14.1%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.2%
$10k–$15k	14.1%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$29,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,500
Median rent / month	$802
Owner occupied	47.7%
Renter occupied	52.3%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	44.5%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	12.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.3%
Electricity	41.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,336	25.1%
Cohabiting couple	276	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,545	29.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,163	40.7%
Households with children under 18	1,054	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,082	39.1%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.8%	37.4%
Married	28.3%	32.4%
Separated	2.5%	5.7%
Widowed	4.6%	12.3%
Divorced	15.8%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	215	7.6%
Kindergarten	118	4.2%
Elementary school	1,154	40.9%
High school	477	16.9%
College / grad school	856	30.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Retail trade 19.8%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Construction 5.8%

Professional & management 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Other services 3.2%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 30.8%

Under 18 years 52.2%

18 and over 25.8%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 66.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	904	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,905	94.5%
Spanish	35	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.2%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,329	97.9%
Born in same state	12,286	97.6%
Born in different state	9,448	75.0%
Foreign born	43	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	264	2.1%
Not a US citizen	185	70.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,104	8.8%
Arab	664	5.3%
Italian	551	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	58	0.5%
Polish	31	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	79.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39701

What city is ZIP code 39701 in?

ZIP code 39701 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39701 in?

ZIP code 39701 falls within Lowndes County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39701?

31% of residents in ZIP code 39701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39701 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 39701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39701?

The median home value in ZIP code 39701 is $135,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39701?

Health data for ZIP code 39701 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39701 in?

ZIP code 39701 observes the CST timezone.