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Columbus, MS — ZIP 39701

Population: 11,958 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39701 (Columbus, MS) is $107,878 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $24,000 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,177/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$107,878

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$107,878
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-1.2%
5-year appreciation
-11.6%
10-year appreciation
-11.1%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$137,973
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$24,000
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$37
1-year sale-price change
-70.0%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
84.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,177/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$798/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$803/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$931/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,298/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Columbus Municipal School District, Lowndes County School District
Schools include
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE, Stokes Beard Elementary School, Cook Elementary School, Franklin Academy, CMSD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus (3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (38 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Columbus Lowndes County Airport (UBS) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER, GREENE COUNTY HOSPITAL, NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES - SOUTH MARION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-165 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,158
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
49.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,065
Average weekly wage
$1,172
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
143

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 39701State medianUS median
Median home value$107,878$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$24,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market18 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,177/mo$1,414/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,158$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 39701?
$107,878.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39701?
$24,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39701?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39701?
Typical rent: $1,177/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39701?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39701?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39701?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39701?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus, 3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 39701?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39701?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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