31905 ZIP Code — Fort Benning, GA
Muscogee County, Georgia
ZIP code 31905 is located in Fort Benning, Georgia, within Muscogee County. It covers approximately 91.13 square miles and serves a population of 16,419 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.
About ZIP code 31905
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $68,635.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
16,419
population
91.13
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31905 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31905
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Benning | Acceptable |
| Fort Benning | Acceptable |
| Fort Benning | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31907 Columbus (5.7 mi)
31805 Cusseta (7.2 mi)
31903 Columbus (7.7 mi)
31906 Columbus (9 mi)
31901 Columbus (10.2 mi)
31999 Columbus (10.6 mi)
31993 Columbus (10.6 mi)
31998 Columbus (10.6 mi)
31997 Columbus (10.6 mi)
36856 Fort Mitchell (11.4 mi)
31909 Columbus (11.6 mi)
31829 Upatoi (12.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,419 |
| Population density | 180 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 215 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 91.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.99 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.3960 |
| Longitude | -84.8227 |
| 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 | 37.9% | 50.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.4% | 29.0% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.3% | 16.1% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
16,419
Population
180
People per sq mi
22.6
Median age
$68,635
Median household income
$23,160
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,585
Median monthly rent
0.6%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
806
Housing units
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,263
Under 5
722
1,207
5–9
690
576
10–14
330
891
15–19
510
2,031
20–24
1,161
2,950
25–34
1,687
1,152
35–44
658
218
45–54
125
119
55–59
68
29
60–64
16
10
65–74
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,134 | 31.3% |
| 18 and over | 11,285 | 68.7% |
| 65 and over | 16 | 0.1% |
| Median age | 22.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Black or African American
11.7%
Two or more races
10.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Other race
4.2%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,562 | 58% |
| Black or African American | 2,134 | 11.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,940 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,805 | 9.9% |
| Other race | 772 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 606 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 230 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 175 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 50.6% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.4% | 29.0% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.3% | 16.1% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
0.3%
$15k–$25k
1.7%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
17.1%
$50k–$75k
31.3%
$75k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
0.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 31.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 0.8% |
| Median income | $68,635 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
77.8%
$150k–$200k
22.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,585 |
| Owner occupied | 0.6% |
| Renter occupied | 99.4% |
| Vacant | 19.6% |
| Single-family detached | 43.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 63.5% |
| 3 or more | 12.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.5% |
| Electricity | 79.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,476 | 76.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 15 | 0.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 372 | 11.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 376 | 11.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,379 | 73.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13 | 0.4% |
| Average household size | 3.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 60.4% | 16.7% |
| Married | 35.8% | 77.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 4.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.1%
HS graduate
18.0%
Some college, no degree
31.7%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
27.0%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 624 | 11.8% |
| Kindergarten | 361 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,938 | 36.5% |
| High school | 465 | 8.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,921 | 36.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.7%
Retail trade
12.7%
Professional & management
11.6%
Public administration
8.2%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Other services
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Construction
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Transportation & utilities
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.2% |
| Service | 28.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.9% |
| Government | 28.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.4% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 3.5% |
| Walk | 20.2% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
59.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 3.8% |
| Retirement income | 8.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 15.2% |
| High cholesterol | 13.9% |
| Diabetes | 2.9% |
| Heart disease | 1.4% |
| Stroke | 0.7% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 7.3% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.1% |
| Cancer | 1.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 26.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 5.4% |
| No health insurance | 22.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 604 | 14.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 25.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 94.3% |
| Public insurance | 9.1% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,434 | 87.9% |
| Spanish | 560 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 378 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 97 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,510 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 14,518 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 2,359 | 14.4% |
| Foreign born | 992 | 6.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 909 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 629 | 69.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,860 | 11.3% |
| French | 1,276 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 438 | 2.7% |
| English | 82 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 53 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.2% |
| German | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 19.7% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31905
What city is ZIP code 31905 in?
ZIP code 31905 is primarily assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31905 in?
ZIP code 31905 falls within Chattahoochee County, Georgia.
Is ZIP code 31905 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 31905 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 31905 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 31905 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 31905?
ZIP code 31905 has an estimated population of 16,419 residents, with a density of 180 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 31905?
The median household income in ZIP code 31905 is $68,635, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 31905 in?
ZIP code 31905 observes the EST timezone.