ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31906

Part of Columbus, GA

Pop. 20,400·Muscogee County·229th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,068/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$864

Reported rents

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ZIP 31906 · $1,068

More affordable than 96% 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 31906 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31906 changed +4.9% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($44,965) is $1,124 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

2nd cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Columbus.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31906. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,816/yr

At $1,068/mo median

Location

CityColumbus

StateGA

CountyMuscogee County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31906 (Columbus, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,400

Median income

$44,965

Median age

Renters

52.8%

Age distribution

25.6%

18.7%

26.5%

13.7%

15.4%

Under 1825.6%

18–3418.7%

35–5426.5%

55–6413.7%

65+15.4%

Gender

45%

55%

Male45%

Female55%

Race & ethnicity

28.1%

63.8%

White28.1%

Black63.8%

Hispanic5.2%

Asian1.5%

Other1.4%

Education (25+)

13%

28%

25.5%

33.6%

No HS diploma13%

HS diploma28%

Some college25.5%

Bachelor's+33.6%

Housing tenure

47.2%

52.8%

Owner47.2%

Renter52.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 31906 in Columbus, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$876 → $1,068

up 21.9%

Income

$33,937 → $44,965

up 32.5%

Population

20,722 → 20,400

down 1.6%

Renter share

54.3% → 52.8%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

26.1% → 33.6%

+7.5 pts

Median age

37.4 → 38

+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 31906 in Columbus, GA has shifted from $876 to $1,068, up 21.9% since 2023. Census figures show median household income at $44,965 today, compared with $33,937 five years earlier. 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 31906 in Columbus, GA losing about 322 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 54.3% to 52.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.1% to 33.6% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31906 covers Columbus, GA. The median rent here is $1,068/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 29% of local median household income ($44,965/yr), ZIP 31906 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31906?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (about $21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,068/mo in ZIP 31906. The local median household income is $44,965/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31906?

Rent in ZIP 31906 has risen 4.9% 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 31906 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31906 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #229 of 234 at $1,068/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31906 changed +4.9%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.