31909

Zip code 31909: Columbus, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31909?

31909 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 31909 in?

31909 is in Muscogee County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31909?

About 39,364 people live in 31909, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31909?

The median household income in 31909 is $69,166.

Q: What zip codes are near 31909?

The closest zip codes to 31909 are 31908, 31902, 31995, 31907, 31914.

Residential delivery areaMuscogee CountyEastern Time

Population

39,364

Median household income

$69K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$221K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,316/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

19 sq mi

2,105 people/sq mi

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

About 31909

31909 is a suburban zip code in Columbus, Georgia (Muscogee County), covering 19 sq mi of land. About 39,364 people live here, or 2,105 per square mile. The median resident is 34.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $69,166 a year, 14% below the national median of $80,734. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $221,300, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 50% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,316 a month.

37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.5 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and sales.

How 31909 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans14.6%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%39th of 708 in GA
Broadband access96.3%
87th
StrengthU.S. 91% · GA 91%67th of 693 in GA
Diversity index65
83rd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.967th of 708 in GA
Tech workers4.7%
76th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%97th of 704 in GA
Government workers17.2%
73rd
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%271st of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.461
70th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477231st of 691 in GA
Population39,364
66th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,40791st of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%528th of 701 in GA
Residents under 1823.7%
64th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%274th of 708 in GA
Work from home15.4%
63rd
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%161st of 706 in GA
Healthcare workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%196th of 704 in GA
Poverty rate12.9%
60th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%391st of 694 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher36.6%
59th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%134th of 708 in GA
Population density2,105/sq mi
58th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi97th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$40,406
51st
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924162nd of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy6.6%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%540th of 694 in GA
Rent-burdened renters50.2%
48th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%304th of 678 in GA
Median gross rent$1,316
44th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393177th of 628 in GA
Unemployment rate4.3%
39th
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%346th of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents7.1%
39th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%206th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$44,409
38th
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066279th of 699 in GA
Residents 65 and older14.9%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%469th of 708 in GA
Median household income$69,166
34th
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353287th of 672 in GA
Self-employed workers8%
33rd
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%494th of 704 in GA
Median home value$221,300
26th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300316th of 661 in GA
Median age34.5
18th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6601st of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate49.5%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%623rd of 693 in GA
Average commute20.5 min
15th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min620th of 684 in GA

Measure	31909	Muscogee	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Veterans	14.6%	14%	7.2%	6.2%	97th	39th of 708
Broadband accessStrength	96.3%	89.2%	91%	91%	87th	67th of 693
Diversity index	65	64.2	64.9	61.4	83rd	67th of 708
Tech workers	4.7%	2.7%	4%	3.8%	76th	97th of 704
Government workers	17.2%	19.9%	14.3%	14.5%	73rd	271st of 704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.461	0.491	0.477	0.483	70th	231st of 691
Population	39,364	203,711	10,940,407	334,922,499	66th	91st of 708
Uninsured rate	9%	11.1%	12.4%	8.4%	65th	528th of 701
Residents under 18	23.7%	24.9%	23.2%	22%	64th	274th of 708
Work from home	15.4%	12.1%	15.9%	15.1%	63rd	161st of 706
Healthcare workers	10.2%	10.1%	8.2%	9.7%	61st	196th of 704
Poverty rate	12.9%	19%	13.4%	12.5%	60th	391st of 694
Bachelor's degree or higher	36.6%	30.5%	34.9%	35.7%	59th	134th of 708
Population density	2,105/sq mi	941/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	58th	97th of 708
Per capita income	$40,406	$33,739	$40,924	$44,673	51st	162nd of 708
Housing vacancy	6.6%	11.5%	10.3%	10.1%	49th	540th of 694
Rent-burdened renters	50.2%	50.5%	52.4%	51.1%	48th	304th of 678
Median gross rent	$1,316	$1,106	$1,393	$1,413	44th	177th of 628
Unemployment rate	4.3%	6.3%	5.1%	5.2%	39th	346th of 704
Foreign-born residents	7.1%	5.1%	11.2%	14.1%	39th	206th of 708
Median earnings per worker	$44,409	$40,168	$47,066	$49,666	38th	279th of 699
Residents 65 and older	14.9%	14.8%	15%	17.2%	37th	469th of 708
Median household income	$69,166	$58,073	$77,353	$80,734	34th	287th of 672
Self-employed workers	8%	7.6%	10.1%	10%	33rd	494th of 704
Median home value	$221,300	$193,900	$303,300	$332,700	26th	316th of 661
Median age	34.5	35.4	37.6	38.9	18th	601st of 708
Homeownership rateWeakness	49.5%	50.8%	65.7%	65.2%	17th	623rd of 693
Average commuteStrength	20.5 min	20.9 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	15th	620th of 684

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

17%

5–17

10%

18–24

18%

25–34

13%

35–44

13%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.5

Under 18

23.7%

65 and over

14.9%

Race and ethnicity

White52%
Black25%
Hispanic12%
Asian4%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other2%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 16,559
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 62.2%
Married couples: 40.6%
Living alone: 30.2%
Veterans (of adults): 14.6%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31909

$69,166

Muscogee Co.

$58,073

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,406

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.461

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31909

$221,300

Muscogee Co.

$193,900

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31909

$1,316

Muscogee Co.

$1,106

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

21%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 17,730
Owner-occupied: 49.5%
Vacant: 6.6%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.8%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

0.2%

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

44%

20–29

28%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

10%

Sales

10%

Education

10%

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Management

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Production

Food service

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.8%

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

16%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

10%

Retail

10%

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$44,409

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31909	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,443	$74,888
Service	$28,389	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,846	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,564	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,832	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

22%

Some college

23%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

23%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.6%
Households with broadband: 96.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 84.9%
No internet access: 2.4%
Without health insurance: 9%
Limited-English households: 1.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Columbus
State: Georgia
County: Muscogee County
Center point: 32.5488° N, 84.9241° W
Land area: 19 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 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 31909

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31908	Columbus, GA · PO box	1.4 mi	—	—	—
31902	Columbus, GA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
31995	Fort Benning, GA · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
31907	Columbus, GA	4.7 mi	59,110	$54,453	$158,000
31914	Columbus, GA · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
31917	Columbus, GA · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
31997	Columbus, GA · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
31998	Columbus, GA · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
31904	Columbus, GA	5 mi	35,405	$66,291	$226,000
31993	Columbus, GA · PO box	5.5 mi	—	—	—
31906	Columbus, GA	5.8 mi	20,400	$44,965	$179,500
31820	Midland, GA	5.8 mi	14,005	$114,468	$364,400

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Questions about 31909

What city is zip code 31909?

31909 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 31909 in?

31909 is in Muscogee County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31909?

About 39,364 people live in 31909, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31909 in?

31909 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31909?

The median household income in 31909 is $69,166.

What zip codes are near 31909?

The closest zip codes to 31909 are 31908, 31902, 31995, 31907, 31914.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31909, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.