31903

Zip code 31903: Columbus, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31903?

31903 is assigned to Columbus, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31903 in?

31903 is in Muscogee County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31903?

About 20,644 people live in 31903, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31903?

The median household income in 31903 is $32,401.

Q: What zip codes are near 31903?

The closest zip codes to 31903 are 31906, 31901, 31999, 31993, 36868.

Residential delivery areaMuscogee CountyEastern Time

Population

20,644

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$81K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$880/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

10 sq mi

2,072 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31903

31903 is a suburban zip code in Columbus, Georgia (Muscogee County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 20,644 people live here, or 2,072 per square mile. The median resident is 32.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $32,401 a year, about 40% of the national median of $80,734. 35.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $81,000, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 28% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $880 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 31903 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate35.4%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%21st of 694 in GA
Residents under 1829.9%
95th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%35th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate10%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%58th of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate18.1%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%105th of 701 in GA
Housing vacancy20.2%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%145th of 694 in GA
Veterans10.8%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%104th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters55.9%
70th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%208th of 678 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.454
66th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477262nd of 691 in GA
Population density2,072/sq mi
58th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi100th of 708 in GA
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%380th of 704 in GA
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%234th of 704 in GA
Average commute25 min
43rd
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min468th of 684 in GA
Diversity index44.5
43rd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9443rd of 708 in GA
Population20,644
32nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407206th of 708 in GA
Foreign-born residents5.2%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%280th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older12.2%
19th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%582nd of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers6.7%
16th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%560th of 704 in GA
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%418th of 704 in GA
Median gross rent$880
12th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393406th of 628 in GA
Median age32.9
11th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6646th of 708 in GA
Work from home5.6%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%501st of 706 in GA
Homeownership rate28.1%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%679th of 693 in GA
Broadband access79.9%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%517th of 693 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher9.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%636th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$29,136
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066656th of 699 in GA
Median household income$32,401
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353654th of 672 in GA
Per capita income$18,217
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924672nd of 708 in GA
Median home value$81,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300625th of 661 in GA

Measure	31903	Muscogee	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Poverty rateWeakness	35.4%	19%	13.4%	12.5%	98th	21st of 694
Residents under 18	29.9%	24.9%	23.2%	22%	95th	35th of 708
Unemployment rateWeakness	10%	6.3%	5.1%	5.2%	94th	58th of 704
Uninsured rateWeakness	18.1%	11.1%	12.4%	8.4%	93rd	105th of 701
Housing vacancy	20.2%	11.5%	10.3%	10.1%	93rd	145th of 694
Veterans	10.8%	14%	7.2%	6.2%	92nd	104th of 708
Rent-burdened renters	55.9%	50.5%	52.4%	51.1%	70th	208th of 678
Income inequality (Gini)	0.454	0.491	0.477	0.483	66th	262nd of 691
Population density	2,072/sq mi	941/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	58th	100th of 708
Government workers	14.8%	19.9%	14.3%	14.5%	58th	380th of 704
Healthcare workers	9.7%	10.1%	8.2%	9.7%	53rd	234th of 704
Average commute	25 min	20.9 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	43rd	468th of 684
Diversity index	44.5	64.2	64.9	61.4	43rd	443rd of 708
Population	20,644	203,711	10,940,407	334,922,499	32nd	206th of 708
Foreign-born residents	5.2%	5.1%	11.2%	14.1%	30th	280th of 708
Residents 65 and older	12.2%	14.8%	15%	17.2%	19th	582nd of 708
Self-employed workers	6.7%	7.6%	10.1%	10%	16th	560th of 704
Tech workers	1%	2.7%	4%	3.8%	13th	418th of 704
Median gross rent	$880	$1,106	$1,393	$1,413	12th	406th of 628
Median age	32.9	35.4	37.6	38.9	11th	646th of 708
Work from home	5.6%	12.1%	15.9%	15.1%	10th	501st of 706
Homeownership rateWeakness	28.1%	50.8%	65.7%	65.2%	4th	679th of 693
Broadband accessWeakness	79.9%	89.2%	91%	91%	4th	517th of 693
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.8%	30.5%	34.9%	35.7%	2nd	636th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,136	$40,168	$47,066	$49,666	2nd	656th of 699
Median household incomeWeakness	$32,401	$58,073	$77,353	$80,734	1st	654th of 672
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,217	$33,739	$40,924	$44,673	1st	672nd of 708
Median home value	$81,000	$193,900	$303,300	$332,700	1st	625th of 661

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

22%

5–17

11%

18–24

12%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.9

Under 18

29.9%

65 and over

12.2%

Race and ethnicity

White12%
Black73%
Hispanic10%
Asian1%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

44.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

89%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 7,982
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 52.7%
Married couples: 18.2%
Living alone: 39.9%
Veterans (of adults): 10.8%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31903

$32,401

Muscogee Co.

$58,073

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,217

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

35.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.454

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31903

$81,000

Muscogee Co.

$193,900

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31903

$880

Muscogee Co.

$1,106

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

52%

2–4 units

15%

5–19 units

18%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 10,002
Owner-occupied: 28.1%
Vacant: 20.2%
Median year built: 1965
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.1%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

21%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

42%

20–29

22%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Transportation and moving

12%

Sales

10%

Healthcare

10%

Production

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Construction and repair

Management

Police and fire

Education

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Engineering and science

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

15%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Manufacturing

13%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Construction

Education

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Information

0.7%

Wholesale

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.0%

Median earnings per worker

$29,136

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31903	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$32,900	$74,888
Service	$22,778	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,966	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,705	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,226	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

38%

Some college

20%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
Households with broadband: 79.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.9%
No internet access: 15.9%
Without health insurance: 18.1%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Columbus
State: Georgia
County: Muscogee County
Center point: 32.4141° N, 84.9542° W
Land area: 10 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Columbus100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31903

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31906	Columbus, GA	3.7 mi	20,400	$44,965	$179,500
31901	Columbus, GA	3.8 mi	5,841	$51,424	$226,500
31999	Columbus, GA · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
31993	Columbus, GA · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
36868	Phenix City, AL · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
31995	Fort Benning, GA · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
31907	Columbus, GA	5.8 mi	59,110	$54,453	$158,000
36869	Phenix City, AL	6.4 mi	21,518	$50,061	$136,700
36867	Phenix City, AL	7.1 mi	22,821	$48,026	$207,600
31905	Fort Benning, GA	7.1 mi	15,157	$75,236	—
31914	Columbus, GA · PO box	7.1 mi	—	—	—
31917	Columbus, GA · PO box	7.1 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 31903

What city is zip code 31903?

31903 is assigned to Columbus, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31903 in?

31903 is in Muscogee County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31903?

About 20,644 people live in 31903, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31903 in?

31903 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31903?

The median household income in 31903 is $32,401.

What zip codes are near 31903?

The closest zip codes to 31903 are 31906, 31901, 31999, 31993, 36868.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31903, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.