ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31901

Part of Columbus, GA

Pop. 5,841·Muscogee County·215th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,282/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.1%

Month-over-Month

+2.1%

vs US Median

-$650

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ZIP 31901 · $1,282

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$800

1 BR

$850

2 BR

$1,000

3 BR

$1,320

4 BR+

$1,610

Research median

$1,000/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 31901 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31901 changed +10.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,424) is $1,286 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,000); a 3-bedroom is $1,320.

Rank in Columbus

4th cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Columbus.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 31906, 2 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,068/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31901. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,384/yr

At $1,282/mo median

Location

CityColumbus

StateGA

CountyMuscogee County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31901 (Columbus, GA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

5,841

Median income

$51,424

Median age

38.9

Renters

66.4%

Age distribution

32.6%

26.5%

14%

16.3%

Under 1810.6%

18–3432.6%

35–5426.5%

55–6414%

65+16.3%

Gender

47.1%

52.9%

Male47.1%

Female52.9%

Race & ethnicity

53.9%

30.3%

White53.9%

Black30.3%

Hispanic6.7%

Asian3%

Other6.2%

Education (25+)

17.5%

21%

23.2%

38.3%

No HS diploma17.5%

HS diploma21%

Some college23.2%

Bachelor's+38.3%

Housing tenure

33.6%

66.4%

Owner33.6%

Renter66.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 31901 in Columbus, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,022 → $1,282

up 25.4%

Income

$34,578 → $51,424

up 48.7%

Population

5,728 → 5,841

up 2.0%

Renter share

71.8% → 66.4%

-5.4 pts

Bachelor's+

26.3% → 38.3%

+12.0 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 31901 in Columbus, GA paid around $1,022 a month. That figure now sits near $1,282, up 25.4% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $34,578 to $51,424 across the same window, up 48.7% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 31901 in Columbus, GA adding about 113 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 71.8% to 66.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.3% to 38.3% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 31901 in Columbus, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31901 covers Columbus, GA. The median rent here is $1,282/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($51,424/yr), ZIP 31901 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,282/mo in ZIP 31901. The local median household income is $51,424/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31901?

Rent in ZIP 31901 has risen 10.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

How does ZIP 31901 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31901 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #215 of 234 at $1,282/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31901 changed +10.1%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.