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ZIP 31906

Part of Columbus, GA
Pop. 20,400·Muscogee County·230th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,067/mo
Year-over-Year
+25.8%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$898
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ZIP 31906 · $1,067
More affordable than 96% 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
$12,804/yr
At $1,067/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyMuscogee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 25.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+25.8% YoY, +4.0% 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
38
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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $44,965 today, compared with $33,937 five years earlier. 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.

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About renting in ZIP 31906

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31906 covers Columbus, GA. The median rent here is $1,067/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 ($44,965/yr), ZIP 31906 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 25.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31906?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31906 (Columbus, GA) is $1,067. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31906 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31906's median rent of $1,067/mo is $898 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31906 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31906 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #230 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,067/mo.

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 (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,067/mo in ZIP 31906. The local median household income is $44,965/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31906?

Rent in ZIP 31906 has increased 25.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31906 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31906 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,067/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($44,965/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31906 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31906 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.8% of ZIP 31906 households are renters, while 47.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31906 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31906 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 31906 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,067/mo, it's $208 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,275/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31906 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31906 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,067/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 31906's median household income ($44,965/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31906 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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