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ZIP 39705

Part of Columbus, MS
Pop. 12,552·Lowndes County·4th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$2,108/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
+$143
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 39705 · $2,108
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,030/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
$25,296/yr
At $2,108/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyLowndes County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39705 (Columbus, MS) is majority owner-occupied, 43.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,552
Median income
$68,487
Median age
36.1
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
22.2%
26.1%
23.5%
12.4%
15.8%
Under 1822.2%
18–3426.1%
35–5423.5%
55–6412.4%
65+15.8%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
62.7%
24.9%
White62.7%
Black24.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian3.2%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
24.9%
25.2%
43.4%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+43.4%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39705 in Columbus, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,715 → $68,487
down 5.8%
Population
12,597 → 12,552
down 0.4%
Renter share
39.3% → 37.2%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 43.4%
+5.1 pts

Median household income declined from $72,715 to $68,487 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% shift. The renter share has eased from 39.3% to 37.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.3% to 43.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39705 covers Columbus, MS. The median rent here is $2,108/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($68,487/yr), ZIP 39705 ranks as moderate 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 39705?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39705 (Columbus, MS) is $2,108. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39705 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39705's median rent of $2,108/mo is $143 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39705 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39705 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #4 out of 38 ZIPs tracked at $2,108/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39705?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,108/mo in ZIP 39705. The local median household income is $68,487/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39705?

Rent in ZIP 39705 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 39705 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39705 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,108/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($68,487/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39705 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39705 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 39705 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 39705 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 39705 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 39705 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $2,108/mo, it's $720 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39705 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39705 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,108/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 39705's median household income ($68,487/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39705 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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