Columbus AFB
Census-designated place in Lowndes County, Mississippi

Columbus AFB is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lowndes County, Mississippi, with 1,604 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 207 ft (63 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caledonia, 7.9 miles NE.
- 1,604residents (2020 Census)
- 207 ftelevation · 63 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 1,048 / sq mipopulation density
- 39705ZIP code
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Living in Columbus AFB
- Median household income
- $69,539
- Median rent
- $1,500/mo
- Median age
- 25.3
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Columbus AFB had 1,604 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,604 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,048 per sq mi (405 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus AFB at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lowndes County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,604 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.53 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6276° N, 88.4454° W |
| ZIP code | 39705 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2815420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus AFB
- Caledonia7.9 mi NE
- New Hamilton8.3 mi N
- Hamilton8.5 mi N
- Columbus8.5 mi S
- West Point12.3 mi W
- New Hope13.2 mi SE
- Aberdeen15.2 mi NW
- Artesia18.5 mi SW
- Macedonia, AL19.5 mi SE
- Ethelsville, AL19.8 mi SE
- Vernon, AL21.1 mi NE
- Gattman21.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus AFB
What county is Columbus AFB in?
Columbus AFB is in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Columbus AFB, MS?
1,604 people lived in Columbus AFB at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus AFB, MS?
The ZIP code of Columbus AFB is 39705.
What is the elevation of Columbus AFB?
207 feet (63 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus AFB?
Caledonia (7.9 mi), New Hamilton (8.3 mi), Hamilton (8.5 mi), Columbus (8.5 mi), West Point (12.3 mi).
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