Columbus ZIP Code List — Muscogee County, GA

There are 14 unique ZIP codes in Columbus, Georgia. Area code: 706/762.

ZIP codes

91.31

sq mi land

3.92

sq mi water

706/762

area code

Columbus, GA ZIP code map

About Columbus, GA

Columbus, Georgia, is a vibrant city located in the Muscogee County region of the state. Known for its rich history and cultural diversity, it offers a unique blend of Southern charm and modern amenities. With a thriving arts scene and numerous recreational opportunities, Columbus is a charming place to live or visit.

Location & geography

Situated in the west-central part of Georgia, Columbus is approximately 100 miles south of Atlanta and 30 miles north of the Alabama state line. The city encompasses a total land area of 91.31 square miles, complemented by a water area of 3.92 square miles. The terrain includes both urban and natural landscapes, with rivers such as the Chattahoochee winding through the region.

Community & economy

Columbus boasts a diverse community characterized by friendly residents and a strong sense of civic pride. The city has a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and education, which contribute to its economic stability. Daily life in Columbus is enriched by local events, parks, and cultural attractions that bring people together.

Transportation

Columbus is well-connected via major highways, including Interstate 185, which facilitates travel to surrounding areas. The nearest named airports are Columbus Airport and Fort Benning Airport, serving both commercial and military flights. Public transit is available through the Columbus Transit system, providing an accessible way for residents to navigate the city.

History

Founded in 1828, Columbus quickly became an important trading hub thanks to its location along the Chattahoochee River. Key industries during its early years included textile manufacturing and shipbuilding, which played a significant role in the local economy. Notable events, such as the Battle of Columbus during the Civil War, have shaped the city’s historical landscape.

Did you know?

A surprising fact about Columbus, GA, is that it is home to the longest urban whitewater rafting course in the world, located on the Chattahoochee River. Additionally, the city hosts an annual cultural event called the Columbus Arts Festival, showcasing local talent and creativity.

ZIP codes for Columbus, GA (14)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
31901	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31902	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31903	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31904	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31906	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31907	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31908	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31909	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31914	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31917	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31993	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31997	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31998	Columbus	Muscogee	View map
31999	Columbus	Muscogee	View map

Demographics & statistics

182,443

Population

35.6

Median age

$52,856

Median household income

$29,971

Per capita income

$152,683

Median home value

$964

Median monthly rent

43.5%

Home ownership

23.0%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

45,462

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5,927

Under 5

6,441

5,730

5–9

6,226

5,801

10–14

6,304

5,609

15–19

6,094

6,000

20–24

6,519

14,013

25–34

15,226

11,067

35–44

12,026

9,868

45–54

10,722

5,098

55–59

5,540

5,461

60–64

5,933

7,612

65–74

8,271

3,382

75–84

3,674

1,869

85+

2,030

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43,483	22.7%
18 and over	138,960	77.4%
65 and over	26,838	14.7%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 46.9%

White 35.9%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 3.1%

Asian 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	90,748	46.9%
White	69,514	35.9%
Two or more races	12,179	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	11,186	5.8%
Other race	5,983	3.1%
Asian	3,666	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	221	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	132	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$52,856

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,683
Median rent / month	$964
Owner occupied	43.5%
Renter occupied	56.5%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	9.8%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.8%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	13.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.5%
Electricity	55.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23,971	29.1%
Cohabiting couple	3,700	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	16,100	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	29,238	42.4%
Households with children under 18	21,611	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	20,476	27.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.1%	36.3%
Married	36.7%	31.6%
Separated	3.5%	4.9%
Widowed	3.2%	10.1%
Divorced	12.4%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2,541	5.0%
Kindergarten	2,658	5.2%
Elementary school	19,609	40.7%
High school	9,579	19.2%
College / grad school	12,341	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Professional & management 10.4%

Retail trade 10.3%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Construction 5.4%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	2.2%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 23.0%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.8%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	24.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18,837	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	43.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	170,075	93.8%
Spanish	4,064	2.2%
Other Indo-European	2,723	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	439	0.3%
Other languages	890	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	173,451	95.3%
Born in same state	168,464	92.5%
Born in different state	106,679	58.0%
Foreign born	4,987	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	8,992	4.7%
Not a US citizen	4,726	58.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15,135	8.3%
French	10,728	5.9%
Italian	8,292	4.5%
English	887	0.5%
German	410	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	397	0.2%
Irish	228	0.1%
Norwegian	46	0%
Dutch	45	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Columbus, GA have?

Columbus, GA has 10 ZIP codes: 31901, 31903, 31904, 31906, 31907, 31909, 31993, 31997, 31998, 31999. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Columbus, GA?

The primary ZIP code for Columbus, GA is 31901. The city uses area code 706 or 762 for phone service.

What county is Columbus, GA in?

Columbus is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.

How many ZIP codes are in Columbus, GA?

Columbus, GA has 10 ZIP codes.

What ZIP code is the Columbus State University campus located in?

Columbus State University's main campus in downtown Columbus is located in ZIP code 31901, which serves the historic downtown and university district area.

Which ZIP codes serve the Phenix City border area and Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) military installation in Columbus?

The southern parts of Columbus near the Fort Moore military installation are served by ZIP codes 31997 and 31998, which cover areas close to the Alabama border and military community.