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 High-density area
- $32,401
- Median income Below-median income area
- $81,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31903 (Columbus, GA) rose +34.2% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,217. The poverty rate is 35.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $81,000 (66% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $880; owner occupancy is 28.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muscogee County, so 31903 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 21
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 16
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance 15
Finance and insurance
15 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 31903?
32.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
5.2%
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?
$32,401
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$18,217
Per Capita Income
35.4%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31903 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Columbus, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$32,401 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,002housing units
10,002
Total Housing Units
7,982
Occupied Units
2,020
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$81,000
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 31907
Columbus (31907)
55,332 residents
- 31909
Columbus (31909)
35,177 residents
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
32,871 residents
- 36867
Phenix City (36867)
22,210 residents
- 31906 21,757
Columbus (31906)
21,757 residents
- 31903 20,128
Columbus (31903)
20,128 residents
- 36869 18,751
Phenix City (36869)
18,751 residents
- 31905 16,044
Fort Benning (31905)
16,044 residents
- 36877 11,414
Smiths Station (36877)
11,414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31903 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31903 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36877
Smiths Station (36877)
$78,103 median income
- 36856
Fort Mitchell (36856)
$75,381 median income
- 31905
Fort Benning (31905)
$75,236 median income
- 31909
Columbus (31909)
$69,166 median income
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
$66,291 median income
- 31907
Columbus (31907)
$54,453 median income
- 31901
Columbus (31901)
$51,424 median income
- 36869
Phenix City (36869)
$50,061 median income
- 36867
Phenix City (36867)
$48,026 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31903, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,128 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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