PlainZIP

Columbus, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31906

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

21,757
1,224/sq mi
$44,965
Median income
$179,500
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,224
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31906 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31906 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, with 21,757 residents across 17.8 square miles, a density of 1,224 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31906 reports a modest median household income of $44,965 (36% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,249. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $179,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 47.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 31906, 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 31906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31906.

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 31906, 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

21,757

Population

17.8

Area (sq mi)

1,224

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31906?

38.0

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 28.1%
African American 63.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$44,965

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$30,249

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31906 ranks nationally

Columbus, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,965 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,233

Total Housing Units

8,770

Occupied Units

2,463

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.2%
Renter 52.8%

$179,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1963

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31906 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 129
2021 +9.7% 141
2022 +8.9% 154
2023 +9.6% 168
2024 +3.1% 174

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 391 business establishments in ZIP 31906, employing approximately 3,805 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,072,000.

391

Businesses

3,805

Employees

$124.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 69 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 63 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 50 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 43 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.9%
Finance and insurance 16 4.1%
Manufacturing 11 2.8%
Information 11 2.8%
Construction 10 2.6%
Wholesale trade 8 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.3%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 31906 vs 31901 →

ZIP 31906 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 31906 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 31906 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 31906 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
31901 Columbus, GA 8,638 1.8 mi
31903 Columbus, GA 20,128 3.7 mi
31907 Columbus, GA 55,332 3.0 mi
36867 Phenix City, AL 22,210 4.7 mi
31909 Columbus, GA 35,177 5.6 mi
31905 Fort Benning, GA 16,044 6.6 mi
31904 Columbus, GA 32,871 6.7 mi
36869 Phenix City, AL 18,751 8.3 mi
31820 Midland, GA 8,473 10.5 mi
36877 Smiths Station, AL 11,414 10.7 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
31903 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 20,128
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 31906 in? ▼
ZIP code 31906 (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 31906? ▼
ZIP code 31906 in Columbus, GA has a population of 21,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31906? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31906 is $44,965, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31906? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31906 is $179,500, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31906? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31906 is African American at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31906? ▼
ZIP code 31906 has 391 business establishments employing approximately 3,805 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31906? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31906 are: Retail trade (69), Health care and social assistance (63), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31906? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31906 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31906? ▼
In ZIP code 31906, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 31906? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31906 is 23.4 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 31906? ▼
In ZIP code 31906, approximately 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31906? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31906 is 25.4% 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.