31903 ZIP Code — Columbus, GA

Muscogee County, Georgia

ZIP code 31903 is located in Columbus, Georgia, within Muscogee County. It covers approximately 9.98 square miles and serves a population of 20,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 31903

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,200. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $27,926. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (19%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 31903 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

20,404

population

9.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31903 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31903

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31903. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Acceptable
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31906 Columbus (3.6 mi) 31901 Columbus (3.8 mi) 31999 Columbus (3.8 mi) 31993 Columbus (3.8 mi) 31998 Columbus (3.8 mi) 31997 Columbus (3.8 mi) 36867 Phenix City (7 mi) 31905 Fort Benning (7.7 mi) 36856 Fort Mitchell (8.5 mi) 31907 Columbus (8.8 mi) 36869 Phenix City (8.9 mi) 31909 Columbus (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,404
Population density	2,044 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	9.98 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	32.4148
Longitude	-84.9520
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.3%	50.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	29.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	16.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.5%	4.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

20,404

Population

2,044

People per sq mi

32.0

Median age

$27,926

Median household income

$16,092

Per capita income

$74,200

Median home value

$841

Median monthly rent

28.0%

Home ownership

38.0%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

3,935

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

754

Under 5

809

937

5–9

1,006

776

10–14

833

838

15–19

899

840

20–24

901

1,089

25–34

1,168

1,123

35–44

1,204

1,270

45–54

1,363

563

55–59

604

514

60–64

551

681

65–74

731

313

75–84

336

145

85+

156

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,209	30.4%
18 and over	14,195	69.6%
65 and over	2,362	11.6%
Median age	32.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 71.4%

White 9.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Other race 6.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Asian 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	15,792	71.4%
White	2,155	9.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,707	7.7%
Other race	1,407	6.4%
Two or more races	805	3.6%
Asian	198	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	35	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.3%	50.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	29.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	16.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.5%	4.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 14.3%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 18.8%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	14.3%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	18.8%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	2.8%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$27,926

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.0%

$50k–$100k 56.4%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,200
Median rent / month	$841
Owner occupied	28.0%
Renter occupied	72.0%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	57.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.9%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	19.9%
1950–1959	30.6%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	40.9%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.1%
1 vehicle	44.3%
2 vehicles	20.9%
3 or more	10.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.8%
Electricity	58.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,252	16.1%
Cohabiting couple	455	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,815	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,259	54.7%
Households with children under 18	2,538	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,993	25.6%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.9%	41.8%
Married	22.1%	22.1%
Separated	4.6%	6.5%
Widowed	3.9%	10.7%
Divorced	17.4%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 18.6%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	427	6.9%
Kindergarten	272	4.4%
Elementary school	3,034	48.9%
High school	1,526	24.6%
College / grad school	943	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.6%

Professional & management 10.2%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.2%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.6%
Service	31.7%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.4%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	8.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 38.0%

Under 18 years 50.8%

18 and over 32.5%

Married-couple families 22.3%

Female-led households 40.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	18.4%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.5%
High blood pressure	47.8%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	19.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.6%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	41.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.8%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	31.2%
Poor mental health	20.6%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	31.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	40.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	33.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,592	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.4%
Public insurance	58.0%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,841	92.3%
Spanish	670	3.6%
Other Indo-European	523	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	128	0.7%
Other languages	19	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,211	94.2%
Born in same state	18,747	91.9%
Born in different state	12,320	60.4%
Foreign born	464	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,193	5.8%
Not a US citizen	570	47.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	346	1.7%
Italian	184	0.9%
French	182	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.1%
English	2	0%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	85.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31903

What city is ZIP code 31903 in?

ZIP code 31903 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31903 in?

ZIP code 31903 falls within Muscogee County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31903?

38% of residents in ZIP code 31903 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31903 mostly rentals?

72% of occupied units in ZIP code 31903 are renter-occupied.

Is ZIP code 31903 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 31903 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31903?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 31903 in?

ZIP code 31903 observes the EST timezone.