PlainZIP

Columbus, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31903

Muscogee County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,128
775/sq mi
$32,401
Median income
$81,000
Median home value
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
775
people per sq mi
28%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31903 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31903 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, with 20,128 residents across 26.0 square miles, a density of 775 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31903 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,401 (54% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $18,217. Poverty here runs at 35.4%, with unemployment measured at 9.6%. Housing costs here run $81,000 for a typical home value (66% below the state average), with rent averaging $880 a month; 28.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 31903, plus 6 more within Muscogee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 31903

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31903.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31903, Columbus, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,128

Population

26.0

Area (sq mi)

775

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31903?

32.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 12.4%
African American 73.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$32,401

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$18,217

Per Capita Income

35.4%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31903 ranks nationally

Columbus, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$32,401 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,002

Total Housing Units

7,982

Occupied Units

2,020

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.1%
Renter 71.9%

$81,000

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$880

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 222 business establishments in ZIP 31903, employing approximately 2,475 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,121,000.

222

Businesses

2,475

Employees

$66.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 82 36.9%
Accommodation and food services 47 21.2%
Other services (except public administration) 21 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 16 7.2%
Finance and insurance 15 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.7%
Construction 4 1.8%
Manufacturing 3 1.4%
Information 3 1.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 31903 vs 31906 →

ZIP 31903 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31903 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31903 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31903 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31906 Columbus, GA 21,757 3.7 mi
31901 Columbus, GA 8,638 3.8 mi
31905 Fort Benning, GA 16,044 3.6 mi
31907 Columbus, GA 55,332 5.6 mi
36869 Phenix City, AL 18,751 7.4 mi
36867 Phenix City, AL 22,210 7.0 mi
31909 Columbus, GA 35,177 9.2 mi
36856 Fort Mitchell, AL 3,719 9.9 mi
31904 Columbus, GA 32,871 10.0 mi
36877 Smiths Station, AL 11,414 13.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muscogee County

31907 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 55,332
31909 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 35,177
31904 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 32,871
31906 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 21,757
31901 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 8,638
31820 standard
Midland, GA
Pop: 8,473

Related Areas

Muscogee County Columbus, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31903 in? ▼
ZIP code 31903 (Columbus) is located in Muscogee County, Georgia. Muscogee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muscogee-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31903? ▼
ZIP code 31903 in Columbus, GA has a population of 20,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31903? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31903 is $32,401, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31903? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31903 is $81,000, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31903? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31903 is African American at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31903? ▼
ZIP code 31903 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 2,475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31903? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31903 are: Retail trade (82), Accommodation and food services (47), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31903? ▼
In ZIP code 31903, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31903? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31903 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31903? ▼
In ZIP code 31903, approximately 28.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31903? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31903 is 35.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.