Columbus, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31907
Muscogee County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,332
- 928/sq mi High-density area
- $54,453
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 928
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31907 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31907 (Columbus, GA) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.9 in 2023 to 180.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31907 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, with 55,332 residents across 59.6 square miles, a density of 928 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31907 reports a modest median household income of $54,453 (23% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,384. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,000 (34% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $1,101; owner occupancy is 57.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muscogee County, so 31907 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 31907
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31907.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Construction
Construction
47 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 31907, 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
55,332
Population
59.6
Area (sq mi)
928
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31907?
35.7
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
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?
$54,453
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$29,384
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31907 ranks nationally
Columbus, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,453 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
25,505housing units
25,505
Total Housing Units
23,419
Occupied Units
2,086
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,000
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,101
Median Rent
1978
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31907 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 127 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 141 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 154 |
| 2023 | +12.3% | 173 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 181 |
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 639 business establishments in ZIP 31907, employing approximately 10,081 people with a combined annual payroll of $426,136,000.
639
Businesses
10,081
Employees
$426.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 106 | 16.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 85 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 47 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 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 31907 vs 31906 →
ZIP 31907 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
- 31909
Columbus (31909)
35,177 residents
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
32,871 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
- 31820 8,473
Midland (31820)
8,473 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31907 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31907 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31820
Midland (31820)
$114,468 median income
- 31808
Fortson (31808)
$109,294 median income
- 31905
Fort Benning (31905)
$75,236 median income
- 31909
Columbus (31909)
$69,166 median income
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
$66,291 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 $44,965
Columbus (31906)
$44,965 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31907 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31906 | Columbus, GA | 21,757 | 3.0 mi |
| 31909 | Columbus, GA | 35,177 | 4.5 mi |
| 31901 | Columbus, GA | 8,638 | 4.7 mi |
| 31905 | Fort Benning, GA | 16,044 | 7.1 mi |
| 31903 | Columbus, GA | 20,128 | 5.6 mi |
| 36867 | Phenix City, AL | 22,210 | 7.2 mi |
| 31904 | Columbus, GA | 32,871 | 7.6 mi |
| 31820 | Midland, GA | 8,473 | 8.0 mi |
| 31808 | Fortson, GA | 6,679 | 12.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31907, 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 (55,332 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 31907 in?
ZIP code 31907 (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 31907?
ZIP code 31907 in Columbus, GA has a population of 55,332 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31907?
The median household income in ZIP 31907 is $54,453, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31907?
The median home value in ZIP 31907 is $158,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31907?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31907 is African American at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31907?
ZIP code 31907 has 639 business establishments employing approximately 10,081 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31907?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31907 are: Retail trade (106), Health care and social assistance (85), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31907?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31907 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 31907?
In ZIP code 31907, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 31907?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31907 is 21.2 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 31907?
In ZIP code 31907, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31907?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31907 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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