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Columbus city, MS
ZIP 39702 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Columbus city, MS (39702)
Median Income
$54,938
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+803
Wealth inflow
Population
23,536
Unemployment
7.7%
4.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 803 for ZIP 39702 (Columbus city, MS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 39702 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 1.8%, median income fell 5.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.8%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,938 |
| Unemployment | 7.7% |
| Establishments | 369 |
| Employees | 3,780 |