Fort Benning, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31905
Chattahoochee County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,044
- 161/sq mi High-density area
- $75,236
- Median income Near-median income area
- 39.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Benning pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 161
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31905 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31905 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Benning, Chattahoochee County, Georgia, home to 16,044 residents across 99.8 square miles, a density of 161 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31905 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,236 (7% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,211. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Chattahoochee County, so 31905 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 31905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Benning, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31905.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 31905, Fort Benning, 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
16,044
Population
99.8
Area (sq mi)
161
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31905?
22.9
Median Age
64.1%
Male
35.9%
Female
5.0%
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?
$75,236
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$27,211
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31905 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Fort Benning, 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)
$75,236 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
3,571housing units
3,571
Total Housing Units
2,880
Occupied Units
691
Vacant Units
3.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,652
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 31905, employing approximately 2,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,651,000.
86
Businesses
2,569
Employees
$205.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 31.4% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 12.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 4.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 31905 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
- 36867
Phenix City (36867)
22,210 residents
- 31906 21,757
Columbus (31906)
21,757 residents
- 31903 20,128
Columbus (31903)
20,128 residents
- 31905 16,044
Fort Benning (31905)
16,044 residents
- 31901 8,638
Columbus (31901)
8,638 residents
- 36856 3,719
Fort Mitchell (36856)
3,719 residents
- 36859 34
Holy Trinity (36859)
34 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31905 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31905 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36856
Fort Mitchell (36856)
$75,381 median income
- 31905
Fort Benning (31905)
$75,236 median income
- 31907
Columbus (31907)
$54,453 median income
- 31901
Columbus (31901)
$51,424 median income
- 36867
Phenix City (36867)
$48,026 median income
- 31906
Columbus (31906)
$44,965 median income
- 31903
Columbus (31903)
$32,401 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31905 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31905, 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 (16,044 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 31905 in?
ZIP code 31905 (Fort Benning) is located in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. Chattahoochee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chattahoochee-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31905?
ZIP code 31905 in Fort Benning, GA has a population of 16,044 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31905?
The median household income in ZIP 31905 is $75,236, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31905?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31905 is White at 57.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31905?
ZIP code 31905 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 2,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31905?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31905 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31905?
In ZIP code 31905, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31905?
In ZIP code 31905, approximately 0.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31905?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31905 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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