| ZIP Code | 31909 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Muscogee County |
| Area Code | 706 |
| Elevation | 416 ft |
| Latitude | 32.548807 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.924106 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13215 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.2% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 620 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,037 (20.9%) |
| Some College | 2,472 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 3,878 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,781 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,316 (38.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,221 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,800 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,271/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,486 |
| Vacant Units | 1,331 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,486 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,331 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 31909 is located in Columbus, Georgia, within Muscogee County. With a population of 38,730, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.4 years. Economically, 31909 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,221 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31909 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $205,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,271 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.1%) and renters (48.9%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 31909 is majority White (53.34%). Residents are well-educated — 50.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.8%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31909 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 31909 in Columbus, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 38,730 residents, a median household income of $69,221, and a median home value of $205,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.