City

Fort Benning, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Muscogee County  ·  Georgia

👥15,892Population
💰$72,112Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂22.6Median Age
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.2% Female 34.8% ♀

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
Avg HH 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
Median Rent$1,600/mo
Total Housing Units3,768
Vacant Units734

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%
About Fort Benning, GA

Fort Benning is a city in Georgia, located in Muscogee County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,892 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.6 years.

Economically, Fort Benning is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,112 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The population of Fort Benning is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (57.27%).

Fort Benning, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fort Benning
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31905 15,892 $72,112 $1,600 1.8% 44.2% 0.6%