US ZIP Code
31905

Fort Benning, GA

Muscogee County  ·  Georgia

● Active
👥 15,892 Population ↓ 10% since 2019
💰 $72,112 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019
🎂 22.6 Median Age ↑ 2% since 2019
🎓 44.2% College Grads
▲ 14% above avg
📊 1.8% Unemployment
▼ 62% below avg ↓ 21% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code31905
CityFort Benning
StateGeorgia (GA)
CountyMuscogee County
Area Code706
Elevation467 ft
Latitude32.372789
Longitude-84.843361
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS13053
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 65.2% (10,360) Female 34.8% (5,532) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.3%Hispanic: 19.2%Black: 12.3%Asian: 2.6%Other: 6.5%Race
White57.3%
Hispanic19.2%
Black12.3%
Asian2.6%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
28%
25–44
39%
45–64
3%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.6 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.44
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,273 (19.3%)
Some College743 (11.3%)
Associates1,646 (24.9%)
Bachelors561 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree2,353 (35.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 24.9%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 35.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad19.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates24.9%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate35.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 0.6%Renter: 99.4%Tenure
Owner0.6%
Renter99.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
74%
$150k–200k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,112 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019
Median Rent$1,600/mo ↑ 6% since 2019
Total Units3,768
Vacant Units734
Avg HH Size3.44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–50k
16%
$50k–75k
30%
$75k–100k
19%
$100k–150k
23%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
0%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
37%
1960s–1970s
13%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units3,768
Vacant734
Owner Occupied0.6%
Renter Occupied99.4%
Avg HH Size3.44
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 31905 is in Fort Benning, GA, in Muscogee County.
ZIP code 31905 is located in Georgia (GA).
ZIP code 31905 is in Muscogee County, GA.
ZIP 31905 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 31905 is 15,892 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 31905 is $72,112 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 31905

ZIP code 31905 is located in Fort Benning, Georgia, within Muscogee County. With a population of 15,892, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.6 years. Economically, 31905 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,112 is near the national average.

Renters can expect to pay around $1,600 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.

The population of 31905 is majority White (57.27%). Residents are well-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 31905 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.

Overall, ZIP code 31905 in Fort Benning, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community.