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ZIP 31909

Part of Columbus, GA
Pop. 39,364·Muscogee County·186th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,506/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$459
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ZIP 31909 · $1,506
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,500/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
$18,072/yr
At $1,506/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyMuscogee County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31909 (Columbus, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,364
Median income
$69,166
Median age
34.5
Renters
50.5%
Age distribution
23.7%
27.4%
25.5%
14.9%
Under 1823.7%
18–3427.4%
35–5425.5%
55–648.5%
65+14.9%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
54.4%
26%
White54.4%
Black26%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian4.2%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
21.9%
34%
36.6%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
49.5%
50.5%
Owner49.5%
Renter50.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31909 in Columbus, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,787 → $69,166
up 8.4%
Population
40,062 → 39,364
down 1.7%
Renter share
50.5% → 50.5%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
38.2% → 36.6%
-1.6 pts
Median age
33.7 → 34.5
+0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $69,166 today, compared with $63,787 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 40,062 to 39,364 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31909 covers Columbus, GA. The median rent here is $1,506/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($69,166/yr), ZIP 31909 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31909?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31909 (Columbus, GA) is $1,506. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31909 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31909's median rent of $1,506/mo is $459 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31909 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31909 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #186 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,506/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31909?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,506/mo in ZIP 31909. The local median household income is $69,166/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31909?

Rent in ZIP 31909 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31909 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31909 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,506/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($69,166/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31909 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31909 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.5% of ZIP 31909 households are renters, while 49.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31909 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31909 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 31909 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,506/mo, it's $231 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,275/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31909 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31909 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,506/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 31909's median household income ($69,166/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31909 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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