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ZIP 39702

Part of Columbus, MS
Pop. 23,484·Lowndes County·30th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,308/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$657
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 39702 · $1,308
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$880
3 BR
$1,200
4 BR+
$1,270
Research median
$880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,696/yr
At $1,308/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyLowndes County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39702 (Columbus, MS) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,484
Median income
$54,650
Median age
38.3
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
25%
22.2%
23.9%
12.8%
16.1%
Under 1825%
18–3422.2%
35–5423.9%
55–6412.8%
65+16.1%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
44.4%
52.5%
White44.4%
Black52.5%
Hispanic1.4%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
33.6%
33%
23.5%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma33.6%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+23.5%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39702 in Columbus, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,671 → $54,650
up 10.0%
Population
23,390 → 23,484
up 0.4%
Renter share
34.3% → 34.6%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 23.5%
+3.3 pts
Median age
35.7 → 38.3
+2.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $49,671 to $54,650 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.0% shift. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.2% to 23.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39702 covers Columbus, MS. The median rent here is $1,308/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($54,650/yr), ZIP 39702 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39702?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39702 (Columbus, MS) is $1,308. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39702 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39702's median rent of $1,308/mo is $657 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39702 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39702 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #30 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,308/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39702?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,308/mo in ZIP 39702. The local median household income is $54,650/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39702?

Rent in ZIP 39702 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 39702 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39702 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,308/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($54,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39702 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 39702 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of ZIP 39702 households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 39702 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 39702 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 39702 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,308/mo, it's $80 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39702 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39702 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,308/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 39702's median household income ($54,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39702 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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