| ZIP Code | 31904 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Muscogee County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 335 ft |
| Latitude | 32.554339 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.009468 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13215 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 19.3% ▲ 93% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.2% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 602 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,169 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 3,042 (14%) |
| Associates | 3,504 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,335 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,015 (32.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,625 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $216,100 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,036/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,947 |
| Vacant Units | 1,912 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,947 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,912 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 31904 is located in Columbus, Georgia, within Muscogee County. With a population of 34,906, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 31904 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,625 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31904 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,036 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.6%) and renters (49.4%). Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 31904 is majority White (56.07%). Residents are well-educated — 43.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.3%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31904 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 31904 in Columbus, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 34,906 residents, a median household income of $65,625, and a median home value of $216,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.