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ZIP 31904

Part of Columbus, GA
Pop. 35,405·Muscogee County·205th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,374/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$591
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ZIP 31904 · $1,374
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,170/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,488/yr
At $1,374/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyMuscogee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31904 (Columbus, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,405
Median income
$66,291
Median age
37.6
Renters
48.2%
Age distribution
25.1%
21.2%
23.6%
12.5%
17.7%
Under 1825.1%
18–3421.2%
35–5423.6%
55–6412.5%
65+17.7%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
54.8%
29%
White54.8%
Black29%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian2.9%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
25.7%
30.5%
32%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
51.8%
48.2%
Owner51.8%
Renter48.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31904 in Columbus, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$994 → $1,374
up 38.2%
Income
$56,036 → $66,291
up 18.3%
Population
34,865 → 35,405
up 1.5%
Renter share
51.9% → 48.2%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 32%
+3.6 pts
Median age
36.7 → 37.6
+0.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 31904 in Columbus, GA stood at $994 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,374, reflecting a 38.2% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $56,036 to $66,291 across the same window, up 18.3% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 34,865 residents to roughly 35,405. Renters now make up 48.2% of households, compared with 51.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32% of adults here, versus 28.4% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 31904 in Columbus, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31904 covers Columbus, GA. The median rent here is $1,374/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($66,291/yr), ZIP 31904 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31904?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31904 (Columbus, GA) is $1,374. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31904 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31904's median rent of $1,374/mo is $591 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31904 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31904 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #205 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,374/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31904?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,374/mo in ZIP 31904. The local median household income is $66,291/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31904?

Rent in ZIP 31904 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31904 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31904 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,374/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($66,291/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31904 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31904 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.2% of ZIP 31904 households are renters, while 51.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31904 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31904 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 31904 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,374/mo, it's $99 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,275/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31904 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31904 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,374/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 31904's median household income ($66,291/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31904 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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