Zip code 39429: Columbia, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39429?

39429 is assigned to Columbia, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39429 in?

39429 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 39429?

About 16,320 people live in 39429, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39429?

The median household income in 39429 is $46,401.

Q: What zip codes are near 39429?

The closest zip codes to 39429 are 39483, 39478, 39643, 39482, 39656.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyCentral Time

Population

16,320

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$142K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$806/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

299 sq mi

55 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 39429

39429 is a small-town zip code in Columbia, Mississippi (Marion County), covering 299 sq mi of land. About 16,320 people live here, or 55 per square mile. The median resident is 41 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,401 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $141,700, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $806 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.6 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 39429 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy17.3%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%181st of 397 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.490
85th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482103rd of 393 in MS
Healthcare workers12.4%
84th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%134th of 405 in MS
Average commute31.6 min
81st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min104th of 393 in MS
Poverty rate17.9%
79th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%229th of 398 in MS
Uninsured rate11.4%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%180th of 403 in MS
Residents under 1824.7%
72nd
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%151st of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate75.4%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%213th of 397 in MS
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%127th of 405 in MS
Median age41
65th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6154th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers10.6%
65th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%133rd of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older18.4%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%182nd of 405 in MS
Diversity index50.4
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1133rd of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%242nd of 405 in MS
Population16,320
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77958th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$28,762
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549166th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%251st of 403 in MS
Work from home5.5%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%138th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%143rd of 405 in MS
Population density55/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi146th of 405 in MS
Median home value$141,700
8th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800147th of 372 in MS
Median earnings per worker$34,939
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605271st of 403 in MS
Median gross rent$806
7th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954178th of 319 in MS
Broadband access82.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%155th of 397 in MS
Rent-burdened renters33.4%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%276th of 377 in MS
Median household income$46,401
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447223rd of 376 in MS
Government workers7.8%
6th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%364th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.4%
5th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%192nd of 405 in MS

Measure	39429	Marion	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Housing vacancy	17.3%	18.3%	14.6%	10.1%	90th	181st of 397
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.490	0.456	0.482	0.483	85th	103rd of 393
Healthcare workers	12.4%	11.2%	11.1%	9.7%	84th	134th of 405
Average commuteWeakness	31.6 min	34.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	81st	104th of 393
Poverty rate	17.9%	19.7%	18.9%	12.5%	79th	229th of 398
Uninsured rate	11.4%	13.5%	11%	8.4%	78th	180th of 403
Residents under 18	24.7%	23.4%	23.3%	22%	72nd	151st of 405
Homeownership rate	75.4%	77.2%	70%	65.2%	67th	213th of 397
Veterans	7%	5.9%	6.8%	6.2%	66th	127th of 405
Median age	41	40.8	38.6	38.9	65th	154th of 405
Self-employed workers	10.6%	11.1%	9.4%	10%	65th	133rd of 405
Residents 65 and older	18.4%	18.8%	17.2%	17.2%	63rd	182nd of 405
Diversity index	50.4	49.9	56.1	61.4	52nd	133rd of 405
Unemployment rate	4%	7.5%	5.8%	5.2%	34th	242nd of 405
Population	16,320	24,193	2,946,779	334,922,499	25th	58th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,762	$25,415	$31,549	$44,673	16th	166th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.8%	13.7%	25.1%	35.7%	9th	251st of 403
Work from home	5.5%	5.2%	5.9%	15.1%	9th	138th of 405
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	1.4%	2.4%	14.1%	9th	143rd of 405
Population density	55/sq mi	45/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	146th of 405
Median home value	$141,700	$122,800	$169,800	$332,700	8th	147th of 372
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,939	$32,745	$40,605	$49,666	8th	271st of 403
Median gross rent	$806	$818	$954	$1,413	7th	178th of 319
Broadband accessWeakness	82.5%	83.5%	84.1%	91%	7th	155th of 397
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	33.4%	40.4%	51.3%	51.1%	7th	276th of 377
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,401	$45,110	$56,447	$80,734	6th	223rd of 376
Government workers	7.8%	8.7%	18.5%	14.5%	6th	364th of 405
Tech workers	0.4%	0.6%	1.4%	3.8%	5th	192nd of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

24.7%

65 and over

18.4%

Race and ethnicity

White63%
Black32%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.2%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

50.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 6,252
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 63.3%
Married couples: 44.7%
Living alone: 32.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39429

$46,401

Marion Co.

$45,110

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,762

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.490

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39429

$141,700

Marion Co.

$122,800

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39429

$806

Marion Co.

$818

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,559
Owner-occupied: 75.4%
Vacant: 17.3%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 33.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.6%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

28%

20–29

17%

30–44

11%

45–59

11%

60+

12%

Average commute

31.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

13%

Transportation and moving

13%

Healthcare

12%

Sales

11%

Production

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Police and fire

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Computer and math

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Construction

14%

Retail

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Manufacturing

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Information

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$34,939

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39429	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$41,789	$74,888
Service	$23,812	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,530	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,247	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,491	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

38%

Some college

21%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
Households with broadband: 82.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.9%
No internet access: 14.1%
Without health insurance: 11.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Columbia
State: Mississippi
County: Marion County
Center point: 31.2416° N, 89.7794° W
Land area: 299 sq mi
Water area: 3.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39429 spans 3 counties

Marion County96% of land
Lamar County3% of land
Jefferson Davis County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Columbia2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 39429

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39483	Foxworth, MS	9 mi	5,120	$36,992	$80,600
39478	Sandy Hook, MS	14 mi	2,043	$47,686	$102,300
39643	Kokomo, MS	14 mi	1,356	$56,042	—
39482	Sumrall, MS	15 mi	12,606	$64,321	$200,100
39656	Oak Vale, MS	17 mi	679	$41,786	$155,500
39427	Carson, MS	17 mi	799	$31,860	$52,200
39421	Bassfield, MS	18 mi	2,550	$54,844	$97,200
39667	Tylertown, MS	22 mi	10,530	$44,934	$136,800
70426	Angie, LA	22 mi	6,090	$29,821	$126,600
39475	Purvis, MS	22 mi	14,530	$63,887	$192,200
39402	Hattiesburg, MS	23 mi	44,620	$75,220	$253,900
70467	Varnado, LA · PO box	24 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 39429

What city is zip code 39429?

39429 is assigned to Columbia, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39429 in?

39429 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 39429?

About 16,320 people live in 39429, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39429 in?

39429 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39429?

The median household income in 39429 is $46,401.

What zip codes are near 39429?

The closest zip codes to 39429 are 39483, 39478, 39643, 39482, 39656.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39429, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.