31909 ZIP Code — Columbus, GA
Muscogee County, Georgia
ZIP code 31909 is located in Columbus, Georgia, within Muscogee County. It covers approximately 18.70 square miles and serves a population of 39,578 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.
About ZIP code 31909
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $66,488.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
39,578
population
18.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31909 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31909
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31909. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Acceptable |
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31820 Midland (5.2 mi)
31904 Columbus (5.7 mi)
31906 Columbus (5.8 mi)
31901 Columbus (6.5 mi)
31998 Columbus (7.1 mi)
31999 Columbus (7.1 mi)
31993 Columbus (7.1 mi)
31997 Columbus (7.1 mi)
31907 Columbus (7.1 mi)
36867 Phenix City (7.6 mi)
31808 Fortson (8.2 mi)
31804 Cataula (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,578 |
| Population density | 2,116 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 215 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.5438 |
| Longitude | -84.9158 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 706 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.9% | 50.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 29.0% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 16.1% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
39,578
Population
2,116
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$66,488
Median household income
$33,242
Per capita income
$189,200
Median home value
$1,208
Median monthly rent
50.5%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
9,337
Housing units
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,277
Under 5
1,528
1,190
5–9
1,423
1,257
10–14
1,503
1,121
15–19
1,340
1,447
20–24
1,731
3,061
25–34
3,662
2,309
35–44
2,761
2,073
45–54
2,479
703
55–59
841
956
60–64
1,144
1,601
65–74
1,915
482
75–84
576
545
85+
653
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,798 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 29,780 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,772 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 34.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Black or African American
23.6%
Hispanic or Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
7.8%
Other race
4.8%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,382 | 52% |
| Black or African American | 10,159 | 23.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,468 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,339 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 2,086 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1,548 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.9% | 50.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 29.0% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 16.1% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $66,488 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
26.4%
$200k–$300k
34.5%
$300k–$500k
8.8%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,208 |
| Owner occupied | 50.5% |
| Renter occupied | 49.5% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 60.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.5% |
| Electricity | 60.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,702 | 41.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 660 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,883 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,772 | 36.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,548 | 34.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,225 | 26.4% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 28.6% |
| Married | 50.6% | 40.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 17.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
15.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 693 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 707 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,301 | 38.4% |
| High school | 2,127 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,365 | 30.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Finance & real estate
14.0%
Professional & management
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Retail trade
8.8%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Other services
5.7%
Construction
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Public administration
4.5%
Information
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.9% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 18.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 17.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,721 | 13.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.4% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,773 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,487 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 968 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 453 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,212 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 34,577 | 87.4% |
| Born in different state | 20,782 | 52.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,635 | 4.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,366 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,543 | 45.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,280 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 2,565 | 6.5% |
| Italian | 2,287 | 5.8% |
| English | 393 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 141 | 0.4% |
| German | 95 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 89 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31909
What city is ZIP code 31909 in?
ZIP code 31909 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31909 in?
ZIP code 31909 falls within Muscogee County, Georgia.
Does ZIP code 31909 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 31909 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31909?
The median home value in ZIP code 31909 is $189,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 31909?
ZIP code 31909 has an estimated population of 39,578 residents, with a density of 2,116 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 31909?
The median household income in ZIP code 31909 is $66,488, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 31909 in?
ZIP code 31909 observes the EST timezone.