Columbus, GA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 31901 serves a portion of Columbus, Georgia, within Muscogee County. This community is home to approximately 45,519 residents, with a median age of 39.2 years. The median household income of $65,101 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $279,934 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 55% owner-occupied and 45% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Columbus is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 107 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 56% and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 31901 reflects the economic character of Muscogee County in Georgia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 45,519 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,351 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $65,101 | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $279,934 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 107 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.5% | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 56% | ↑ 60% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 39.2 yrs | ↑ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 24,580 | — |