ZIP Code 39702 -- Columbus, MS

Lowndes | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
23,484
Unknown
Median Income
$54,650
Home Value
$144,100
Median Rent
$944
Median Age
38.30
Diversity Index
53.90
Moderate
Cost of Living
62.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
7.5%

About ZIP Code 39702

ZIP code 39702 in Columbus, Mississippi is a unknown area with a population of 23,484. The median household income is $54,650, which is This is 27% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $144,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 38.30 years. Approximately 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lowndes, MS.

Population & Age

Total Population
23,484
Median Age
38.30
Male Population
10,984
46.8%
Female Population
12,500
53.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
53.90 Moderate
White
44.4%
Black or African American
52.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.5%
Other Race
0.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$54,650
Mean Household Income
$72,091
Per Capita Income
$27,615
Below Poverty Line
15.6%

This is 27% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$144,100
Median Rent
$944
Total Housing Units
9,765
Occupied Units
8,736
Vacant Units
1,029
10.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1982
Owner Occupied
65.4%
Renter Occupied
34.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 65.4% Renter 34.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
10,700
Employment Rate
92.6%
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
86.2%
Carpool
7.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.6%

Cost of Living Index

62.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 39702 is 37.7% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Columbus

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
39705 12,552 $68,487 $231,800
39701 11,958 $32,599 $117,900

Other ZIP Codes in Lowndes

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
39705 Columbus 12,552 $68,487
39701 Columbus 11,958 $32,599
39740 Caledonia 6,143 $83,240
39766 Steens 2,616 $65,707
39743 Crawford 1,713 $51,654
39736 Artesia 338 $19,402

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 39702

ZIP code 39702 (Columbus, MS) has a total population of 23,484 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 38.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 39702 is $54,650 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 27% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 39702 is primarily located in Columbus, Mississippi (MS). It falls within Lowndes County.

The median home value in ZIP code 39702 is $144,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $944.

The median age in ZIP code 39702 is 38.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 39702 has a cost of living index of 62.35 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 39702, 23.47% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.32% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 39702 is 7.45%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.62% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.