ZIP Code 31906
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Columbus · Muscogee County · Georgia
- Population
- 21,757
- Median income
- $44,965
- Median home value
- $179,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.6%
- Land area
- 17.8 sq mi
1,224/sq mi
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
New York
ZIP code 31906 in Columbus, Georgia has a population of 21,757. The median household income is $44,965, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $179,500, 35% below the US average. 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 31906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.8 square miles in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. The area is home to 21,757 residents, producing a population density of 1,224 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 31906 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31906 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 31906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muscogee County, so you can benchmark 31906 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 31906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31906.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 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 31906, 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
21,757
Population
17.8
Area (sq mi)
1,224
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31906?
38.0
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
3.1%
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?
$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
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?
11,233
Total Housing Units
8,770
Occupied Units
2,463
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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