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
$54,453
Median income
$158,000
Median home value
23.2%
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 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.

ZIP code 31907 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.6 square miles in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. The area is home to 55,332 residents, producing a population density of 928 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 31907 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31907 sits at $54,453 (23% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,384. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $158,000 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,101 per month, and 57.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31907 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muscogee County, so you can benchmark 31907 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 31907

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31907.

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 31907, 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

55,332

Population

59.6

Area (sq mi)

928

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31907?

35.7

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 22.5%
African American 66.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
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?

$54,453

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$29,384

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31907 ranks nationally

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

$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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

25,505

Total Housing Units

23,419

Occupied Units

2,086

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$158,000

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,101

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 31907 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 31907 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31907 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 31907 ranks #6 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
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

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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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