| ZIP Code | 31906 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Muscogee County |
| Area Code | 706/762 |
| Elevation | 330 ft |
| Latitude | 32.467811 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.950173 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13215 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 23.8% ▲ 138% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.6% ▲ 75% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 262 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,410 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 1,421 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 1,936 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,215 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,108 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,913 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,400 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $872/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,046 |
| Vacant Units | 2,445 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,046 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,445 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 31906 is located in Columbus, Georgia, within Muscogee County. With a population of 20,312, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.9 years. Economically, 31906 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,913 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31906 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $872 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.2%) and renters (53.8%). Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 31906 is majority Black (64.26%). Residents are well-educated — 43.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.8%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31906 stands at 8.6%, which is significantly 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 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 31906 in Columbus, GA is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 20,312 residents, a median household income of $41,913, and a median home value of $170,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.