39702 ZIP Code — Columbus, MS

Lowndes County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39702 is located in Columbus, Mississippi, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 99.95 square miles and serves a population of 23,524 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39702

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $49,946. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 39702 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

23,524

population

99.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39702 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39702

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39702. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39701 Columbus (7.5 mi) 35461 Ethelsville (9.4 mi) 39766 Steens (10.9 mi) 39705 Columbus (11.4 mi) 39710 Columbus (14.5 mi) 39743 Crawford (14.6 mi) 35576 Millport (16.1 mi) 35447 Carrollton (17.6 mi) 35481 Reform (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	23,524
Population density	235 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	99.95 sq mi
Water area	2.66 sq mi
Latitude	33.4325
Longitude	-88.3572
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	51.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	30.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	14.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

23,524

Population

235

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$49,946

Median household income

$26,532

Per capita income

$134,800

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

65.1%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

6,780

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

766

Under 5

931

711

5–9

866

817

10–14

995

762

15–19

927

719

20–24

875

1,284

25–34

1,563

1,439

35–44

1,750

1,168

45–54

1,421

752

55–59

915

556

60–64

677

841

65–74

1,023

532

75–84

647

265

85+

322

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,212	26.4%
18 and over	17,312	73.6%
65 and over	3,630	15.4%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.2%

White 46.1%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,334	52.2%
White	10,874	46.1%
Two or more races	186	0.8%
Asian	124	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	84	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	51.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	30.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	14.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$49,946

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,800
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	65.1%
Renter occupied	34.9%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	8.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,347	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	317	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,075	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,734	44.1%
Households with children under 18	3,022	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,492	29.4%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	38.1%
Married	41.8%	35.3%
Separated	0.7%	2.0%
Widowed	6.0%	11.9%
Divorced	13.1%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	668	10.6%
Kindergarten	384	6.1%
Elementary school	2,630	41.9%
High school	1,341	21.4%
College / grad school	1,258	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Other services 6.2%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Construction 4.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 40.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,149	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,827	92.8%
Spanish	150	0.7%
Other Indo-European	127	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,319	99.1%
Born in same state	23,270	98.9%
Born in different state	18,681	79.4%
Foreign born	49	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	205	0.9%
Not a US citizen	120	58.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,627	15.4%
Arab	2,056	8.7%
Italian	1,362	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	75	0.3%
German	16	0.1%
Polish	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39702

What city is ZIP code 39702 in?

ZIP code 39702 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39702 in?

ZIP code 39702 falls within Lowndes County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39702?

19% of residents in ZIP code 39702 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39702?

The median home value in ZIP code 39702 is $134,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 39702?

ZIP code 39702 has an estimated population of 23,524 residents, with a density of 235 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39702?

The median household income in ZIP code 39702 is $49,946, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39702 in?

ZIP code 39702 observes the CST timezone.