City Intelligence
Columbus, MS
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Columbus. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
12,593
Median Home
$136K
Median Income
$29K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 12,593, Columbus is a smaller MS city. Median household income is $29K with homes valued around $136K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Columbus, MS. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$136K
Vacancy Rate
23.0%
Owner-Occupied
48%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Columbus, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
39701
Area StatsPop: 12,593
Home Value: $136K
Columbus Area Map
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Schools Near Columbus
Schools in and around Columbus, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (4)
Cook Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School
Sale Elementary School
Stokes Beard Elementary School
Middle Schools (6)
CMSD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Columbus Middle School
Franklin Academy
LOWNDES CO VOC COMPLEX
MCKELLAR VOCATIONAL CENTER
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE
High Schools (2)
Columbus High School
West Lowndes High School
Private Schools (2)
COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
HERITAGE ACADEMY
Livability Grades
How Columbus stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Columbus and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.