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
$75,236
Median income
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.8 square miles in Fort Benning, Chattahoochee County, Georgia. The area is home to 16,044 residents, producing a population density of 161 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 31905 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31905 sits at $75,236 (7% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,211. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,652 per month, and 0.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31905 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Chattahoochee County, so you can benchmark 31905 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 31905

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31905.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 31905?

22.9

Median Age

64.1%

Male

35.9%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.7%
African American 15.2%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%

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

$27,211

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31905 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,236 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,571

Total Housing Units

2,880

Occupied Units

691

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.4%
Renter 99.6%

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31905 ranks #5 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 31905 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 31905 ranks #2 of 7 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
31903 Columbus, GA 20,128 3.6 mi
31907 Columbus, GA 55,332 7.1 mi
31906 Columbus, GA 21,757 6.6 mi
31901 Columbus, GA 8,638 7.2 mi
36856 Fort Mitchell, AL 3,719 8.9 mi
36867 Phenix City, AL 22,210 10.5 mi
36859 Holy Trinity, AL 34 11.6 mi

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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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