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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 31906 has 21,835 residents and 9,525 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 38.3 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.8% male and 53.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (63.2%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (28.6%, much lower than the state average of 51.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.0%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	21,835Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	20,312Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	21,356Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,176.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$41,913Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,525Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$170,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.97Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	21,170	20,729	20,567	21,939	21,674	21,408	21,777	20,742	20,349	20,114	20,722	20,227	20,312
Decennial Census	21,757	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	21,835	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.3

Male Median Age: 36

Female Median Age: 40.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	719	760	765	663	667	688	696	636	549	614	580	686	713	559	408	222	163	127
Female	716	679	712	645	729	836	792	683	692	686	658	790	786	681	567	398	261	309
Total	1,435	1,439	1,477	1,308	1,396	1,524	1,488	1,319	1,241	1,300	1,238	1,476	1,499	1,240	975	620	424	436

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	6,244	28.74%
Black:	13,792	63.48%
Hispanic:*	977	4.50%
Asian:	176	0.81%
American Indian:	67	0.31%
Hawaiian:	34	0.16%
Other:	436	2.01%
Total:	21,726	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,215	46.78%	36.0 years
Females:	11,620	53.22%	40.1 years
Total:	21,835	100%	38.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,318	95.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	452	2.23%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	399	1.96%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	143	2.67%
Total Population:	20,312	100%
Total Native Population:	19,770	97.33%
Total Foreign-born Population:	542	2.67%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $41,913, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $7,767 (22.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,718. Family households earn a median of $63,309 versus $30,568 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,741). By gender, male median income is $51,441 and female is $43,278, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,163 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.3%, which is below the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$34,146	$33,907	$33,974	$35,239	$33,408	$31,579	$30,322	$31,063	$31,195	$30,926	$33,937	$38,647	$41,913
Median Family Income	$41,802	$41,712	$42,707	$44,310	$40,378	$39,636	$38,649	$42,917	$39,424	$45,565	$54,943	$61,745	$63,309
Median NonFamily Income	$26,299	$27,081	$26,158	$26,036	$24,741	$21,513	$21,294	$21,681	$21,498	$21,480	$24,674	$27,788	$30,568
Median Male Income	$37,142	$39,236	$37,468	$36,969	$37,534	$39,190	$39,104	$42,290	$41,299	$41,578	$44,402	$49,890	$51,441
Median Female Income	$29,183	$28,930	$27,438	$28,990	$29,202	$28,991	$28,646	$31,382	$30,758	$35,066	$38,962	$41,782	$43,278

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,951	50.71%
Unemployed:	771	4.92%
Not In Labor Force:	6,958	44.38%
Total:	15,680	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,752	34.61%
Service:	1,740	21.88%
Sales and Office:	2,042	25.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	326	4.10%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,091	13.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,951	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $170,400, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $46,700 (37.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,300. The median gross rent is $872, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $231 (36.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $125. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.24% (56.17% with a mortgage, 43.83% free-and-clear) and renters 53.76% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.13%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$123,700	$116,500	$121,600	$118,000	$111,200	$121,100	$128,900	$123,400	$122,100	$122,700	$123,300	$148,200	$170,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	575	12.44%
$500 to $999:	2,462	53.24%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,085	23.46%
$1,500 to $1,999:	222	4.80%
$2,000 to $2,499:	44	0.95%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	7	0.15%
No Rent:	229	4.95%
Total:	4,624	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$641	$647	$673	$705	$694	$702	$722	$744	$747	$775	$794	$850	$872

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,234	25.97%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,743	20.27%
Renter Occupied:	4,624	53.76%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,601	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,601	77.87%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,445	22.13%
Total Housing Units:	11,046	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,564	59.42%
Multi-Family Units:	3,830	34.67%
Other Units:	652	5.90%
Total Housing Units:	11,046	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 30.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is falls below the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.10%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (32.40%). The share of people in poverty is 19.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.08%). College enrollment is 18.31%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	621	4.45%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,322	9.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,627	25.99%
Some college, no degree:	2,868	20.55%
Associate's degree:	1,215	8.71%
Bachelor's degree:	2,409	17.26%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,893	13.57%
Total:	13,955	100%
High school or higher:	12,012	86.08%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,302	30.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	10,786	47.94%
Public Insurance:	9,483	42.15%
No Insurance:	2,229	9.91%
Total:	22,498	100%
Has Health Insurance:	20,269	90.09%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	22.4%	21.3%	19.3%	20.5%	21.9%	23.5%	26.5%	25.4%	23.7%	22.0%	19.7%	20.6%	19.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	210	4.43%
Kindergarten:	318	6.71%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,419	51.08%
High school (grades 9-12):	922	19.47%
College or graduate school:	867	18.31%
Total:	4,736	100%
Early Childhood:	528	11.15%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,659	77.26%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Columbus, Georgia
Names to Avoid:	Cols
County:	Muscogee County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:24:42 PM
Population:	21,835 [See All]
Area Codes:	706 / 762
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.4663, -84.9531
Land Area:	6.873 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/31906/zip-code-31906.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,326Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	543Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,354Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	7,142Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,192Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	391Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$30,801,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$124,072,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,805Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Columbus, GA-ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	17980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	326,136Source: Census
MSA:	Columbus, GA-AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	6.873 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.003 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02,03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	9626.23, 3838.27 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1319000Source: Census
Place Name:	Columbus city; GeorgiaSource: Census

ZIP Code 31906 in Columbus, GA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 31906

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31906

Sources & References