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ZIP 31903

Part of Columbus, GA
Pop. 20,644·Muscogee County·233rd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$944/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$1,021
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 31903 · $944
More affordable than 99% 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
$11,328/yr
At $944/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyMuscogee County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31903 (Columbus, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,644
Median income
$32,401
Median age
32.9
Renters
71.9%
Age distribution
29.9%
22.5%
23.6%
12.2%
Under 1829.9%
18–3422.5%
35–5423.6%
55–6411.8%
65+12.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
12.4%
73.5%
White12.4%
Black73.5%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian1.5%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
22%
37.6%
30.6%
No HS diploma22%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+9.8%
Housing tenure
28.1%
71.9%
Owner28.1%
Renter71.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31903 in Columbus, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$24,840 → $32,401
up 30.4%
Population
19,587 → 20,644
up 5.4%
Renter share
70.9% → 71.9%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
7.8% → 9.8%
+2.0 pts
Median age
31 → 32.9
+1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $32,401 today, compared with $24,840 five years earlier. The population has grown by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 19,587 residents to roughly 20,644. College-educated residents now make up 9.8% of adults here, versus 7.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31903 covers Columbus, GA. The median rent here is $944/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 35% of local median household income ($32,401/yr), ZIP 31903 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31903?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31903 (Columbus, GA) is $944. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31903 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31903's median rent of $944/mo is $1,021 (52%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31903 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31903 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #233 out of 235 ZIPs at $944/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31903?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $944/mo in ZIP 31903. The local median household income is $32,401/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31903?

Rent in ZIP 31903 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31903 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31903 is considered moderate for renters. At $944/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($32,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31903 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 31903 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.9% of ZIP 31903 households are renters, while 28.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31903 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31903 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 31903 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $944/mo, it's $331 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,275/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31903 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31903 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $944/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 31903's median household income ($32,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31903 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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