Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 19.7% ▲ 97% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,411 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 30,992 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 13,750 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 19,477 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 11,852 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 31,954 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,802 ▼ 28% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,200 ▼ 40% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,068/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 83,753 |
| Vacant Units | 10,431 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Columbus is a city in Georgia, located in Muscogee County. The city spans 14 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 181,152 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.
Economically, Columbus is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,802 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Columbus is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,068 per month.
The population of Columbus is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 48.8%.
Columbus, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 14 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31901 | 6,139 | $47,316 | $208,800 | $893 | 8.2% | 41.3% | 32.0% |
| 31903 | 19,521 | $29,488 | $75,500 | $873 | 10.5% | 23.3% | 27.4% |
| 31904 | 34,906 | $65,625 | $216,100 | $1,036 | 6.8% | 43.2% | 50.6% |
| 31906 | 20,312 | $41,913 | $170,400 | $872 | 8.6% | 43.1% | 46.2% |
| 31907 | 61,544 | $52,620 | $142,000 | $1,103 | 5.5% | 33.9% | 56.7% |
| 31909 | 38,730 | $69,221 | $205,800 | $1,271 | 4.3% | 50.2% | 51.1% |