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ZIP 31901

Part of Columbus, GA
Pop. 5,841·Muscogee County·226th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,182/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$783
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ZIP 31901 · $1,182
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,000/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,184/yr
At $1,182/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyMuscogee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +2.3% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Household income in the area moved from $34,578 to $51,424 across the same window, up 48.7% versus 2021. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31901 covers Columbus, GA. The median rent here is $1,182/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($51,424/yr), ZIP 31901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31901 (Columbus, GA) is $1,182. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31901's median rent of $1,182/mo is $783 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31901 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #226 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,182/mo.

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 $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,182/mo in ZIP 31901. The local median household income is $51,424/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31901?

Rent in ZIP 31901 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31901 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,182/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($51,424/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.4% of ZIP 31901 households are renters, while 33.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31901 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 31901 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,182/mo, it's $93 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,275/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,182/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 31901's median household income ($51,424/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31901 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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