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City Profile

Columbus, Mississippi

Population: 24,084 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
24,084
People
Median age
41.1
Housing
Total households
10,006
Income
Median household income
$42,235
Housing
Total housing units
11,850
Employment
Employment rate
47.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
26.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
89%
City details
Local time 00:52:02(CT)
LocationColumbus, MS
Population (ZIP areas)48,921(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
3 Standard2 PO Box1 Unique
CountyLowndes
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates33.440436496763375, -88.44831605058012
Land area356.8 sq miles(924,185,592 m²)

Map of Columbus, Mississippi with ZIP codes

Map of Columbus, Mississippi and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Columbus

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Columbus. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
39701Standard$32,59912,487
39702Standard$54,65022,661
39703PO BOX
39704PO BOX
39705Standard$68,48713,773
39710Unique

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS