ZIP Code 31901
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Columbus · Muscogee County · Georgia
- Population
- 8,638
- Median income
- $51,424
- Median home value
- $226,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.3%
- Land area
- 11.5 sq mi
750/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
New York
ZIP code 31901 in Columbus, Georgia has a population of 8,638. The median household income is $51,424, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $226,500, 19% below the US average. 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 31901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.5 square miles in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. The area is home to 8,638 residents, producing a population density of 750 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31901 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31901 sits at $51,424 (27% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,703. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $226,500 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 33.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muscogee County, so you can benchmark 31901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 31901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31901.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31901, Columbus, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,638
Population
11.5
Area (sq mi)
750
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31901?
38.9
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,424
Median Household Income
-27% vs state
$36,703
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,755
Total Housing Units
3,079
Occupied Units
676
Vacant Units
1.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$925
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31901 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 142 |
| 2021 | +19.6% | 170 |
| 2022 | +6.7% | 181 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 192 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 193 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 715 business establishments in ZIP 31901, employing approximately 13,195 people with a combined annual payroll of $813,429,000.
715
Businesses
13,195
Employees
$813.4M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 95 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 86 | 12.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 83 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 37 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 2.9% |
| Information | 19 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31901 vs 31906 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31906 | Columbus, GA | 21,757 | 1.8 mi |
| 36867 | Phenix City, AL | 22,210 | 3.4 mi |
| 31903 | Columbus, GA | 20,128 | 3.8 mi |
| 31907 | Columbus, GA | 55,332 | 4.7 mi |
| 31904 | Columbus, GA | 32,871 | 6.3 mi |
| 31909 | Columbus, GA | 35,177 | 6.5 mi |
| 36869 | Phenix City, AL | 18,751 | 6.6 mi |
| 31905 | Fort Benning, GA | 16,044 | 7.2 mi |
| 36870 | Phenix City, AL | 18,783 | 8.3 mi |
| 36877 | Smiths Station, AL | 11,414 | 9.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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