ZIP Code 31904
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Columbus · Muscogee County · Georgia
- Population
- 32,871
- Median income
- $66,291
- Median home value
- $226,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.0%
- Land area
- 74.7 sq mi
440/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.6
New York
ZIP code 31904 in Columbus, Georgia has a population of 32,871. The median household income is $66,291, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $226,000, 19% below the US average. 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 31904 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.7 square miles in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. The area is home to 32,871 residents, producing a population density of 440 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 31904 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31904 sits at $66,291 (6% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $40,675. The poverty rate stands at 20.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $226,000 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,094 per month, and 51.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31904 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muscogee County, so you can benchmark 31904 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 31904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31904.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
257 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
191 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
120 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 96
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 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 31904, 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
32,871
Population
74.7
Area (sq mi)
440
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31904?
37.6
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
6.0%
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?
$66,291
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$40,675
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 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?
16,322
Total Housing Units
14,416
Occupied Units
1,906
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,000
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$1,094
Median Rent
1975
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31904 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 140 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 153 |
| 2022 | +7.1% | 164 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 187 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 196 |
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 1,199 business establishments in ZIP 31904, employing approximately 17,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $828,496,000.
1,199
Businesses
17,260
Employees
$828.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 257 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 191 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 120 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 94 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 82 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 67 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.1% |
| Information | 7 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
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 31904 vs 36867 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36867 | Phenix City, AL | 22,210 | 4.2 mi |
| 31808 | Fortson, GA | 6,679 | 5.4 mi |
| 31909 | Columbus, GA | 35,177 | 4.7 mi |
| 36877 | Smiths Station, AL | 11,414 | 5.7 mi |
| 31901 | Columbus, GA | 8,638 | 6.3 mi |
| 31906 | Columbus, GA | 21,757 | 6.7 mi |
| 31907 | Columbus, GA | 55,332 | 7.6 mi |
| 31903 | Columbus, GA | 20,128 | 10.0 mi |
| 36870 | Phenix City, AL | 18,783 | 8.5 mi |
| 36869 | Phenix City, AL | 18,751 | 10.3 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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