ZIP Code 31908 in Columbus, GA

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Columbus, Georgia
Names to Avoid:
Col, Cols
County:Muscogee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:47:01 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:706 / 762
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.4608, -84.9876
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31908 - Columbus, GA

ZIP Code 31908, Columbus

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMuscogee County, GA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points890 (2 homes, 391 businesses)
PO Boxes497
Also Known AsCols, Col
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 31907
Key Facts
  • ZIP 31908 is classified as a PO Box facility but includes one street delivery route serving 118 addresses on Milgen Road
  • The post office maintains 497 PO Boxes, significantly outnumbering the street delivery points in this zone
  • This ZIP code contains 391 business addresses, indicating substantial commercial PO Box usage alongside residential boxes
  • ZIP 31908 is geographically enclosed by neighboring ZIP 31907, which handles most residential street delivery in the broader area
  • The concentrated service footprint suggests this functions as a postal facility designation rather than a traditional neighborhood boundary

Postal Service Overview

ZIP 31908 serves a concentrated postal service area in Columbus, Georgia's Muscogee County. Though classified as a PO Box ZIP code, the zone includes limited street delivery along Milgen Road, where 118 delivery points receive carrier service. The post office maintains 497 PO Boxes alongside these street addresses.

Service Area Context

This setup reflects a common pattern in suburban Columbus areas where PO Box service supports both residential customers and the zone's 391 business addresses. The single street route suggests this ZIP functions as a postal facility serving a specific district rather than a standalone community. Most residents in this area receive standard street delivery through neighboring ZIP 31907, which geographically surrounds 31908. The concentrated footprint indicates this is a postal infrastructure designation rather than a residential neighborhood boundary.

Street Name Patterns

Single Arterial

With only Milgen Road receiving carrier delivery, this ZIP's street pattern reflects its role as a postal facility serving a specific corridor rather than a residential neighborhood.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Columbus

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 31908 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 105 people with an annual payroll of $5,020,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,792Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:22Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,181,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,020,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:105Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 31908 is located in Muscogee County, Georgia, within the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17980) and Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 326,136 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 31908. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


31909 | | 31907

Schools in ZIP Code 31908


We could not locate which school district 31908 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy 1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
District: Muscogee County School DistrictNearby
Davis Elementary School 1822 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
District: Muscogee County School DistrictNearby
Wynnton Elementary School 2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
District: Muscogee County School DistrictNearby
Columbus High School 1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
District: Muscogee County School DistrictNearby
Hannan Elementary 1338 Talbotton Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
District: Muscogee County School DistrictNearby
Grace Christian School 2915 14th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hallie Turner Private School 2917 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pinehurst Christian School 4217 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31908


Strayer University-Columbus 408 12th Street Suite 102
Columbus, GA 31901
Type: Post Secondary
Troy University-Phenix City Campus 1510 Whitewater Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36869-4419
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Columbus 1800 Box Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
Type: Post Secondary
Columbus Technical College 928 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904-6572
Type: Post Secondary
Rivertown School Of Beauty Barber Skin Care And Nails 4747 Hamilton Road, Suite E
Columbus, GA 31904
Type: Post Secondary
Chattahoochee Valley Community College 2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov