ZIP code 39701
Where is ZIP code 39701?
Columbus, Mississippi
Lowndes County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 39701 belongs to Columbus, Mississippi in Lowndes County. 39701 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 662. About 11,958 people live in the 39701 area, where the median household income is $32,599. The closest ZIP codes are 39743 (Crawford, 7.1 mi southwest), 39710 (Columbus, 7.7 mi north) and 39736 (Artesia, 8.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 39701 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Columbus |
| Also accepted | Columbus AFB |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 33.4109, -88.5047 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 397 |
Population and income in 39701
| Population | 11,958 · higher than 80% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 63 · higher than 68% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.1 years · higher than 82% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $32,599 · lower than 89% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,358 |
| Below the poverty line | 34% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $117,900 · higher than 50% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $834 a month |
| Housing units | 6,899 |
| Households | 5,335 (2.1 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 43% / 57% |
| Land area | 190.54 sq mi (plus 4.22 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39701. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 39701
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39743 | Crawford, MS | 7.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 39710 | Columbus, MS | 7.7 mi N | Unique |
| 39736 | Artesia, MS | 8.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 39753 | Mayhew, MS | 9.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 39705 | Columbus, MS | 9.7 mi N | Standard |
| 39702 | Columbus, MS | 9.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 39704 | Columbus, MS | 11.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 39739 | Brooksville, MS | 13 mi S | Standard |
| 39703 | Columbus, MS | 13.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 39766 | Steens, MS | 14.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 39773 | West Point, MS | 16 mi NW | Standard |
| 35461 | Ethelsville, AL | 16.6 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 39701 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 39701
123 MAIN ST
COLUMBUS MS 39701
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts COLUMBUS AFB as the city name for 39701. Avoid Fairlane, G T Airport, Golden Triangle Regional Air, Mccrary and New Hope: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (39701-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 39701?
- 39701 is a Columbus, Mississippi ZIP code. Columbus AFB is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 39701 in?
- ZIP code 39701 is in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 39701 in?
- 39701 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 39701?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 39701 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 39701?
- About 11,958 people live in ZIP code 39701, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 39701?
- The median household income in 39701 is $32,599 a year, lower than 89% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 39701?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 39701 are 39743 (Crawford, 7.1 miles), 39710 (Columbus, 7.7 miles), 39736 (Artesia, 8.1 miles) and 39753 (Mayhew, 9.3 miles).