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Columbus, GA

City in Muscogee County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31808, 31820, 31829, 31901, 31903, 31904 and more.

Population

203,711

Land area

216.5sq mi

People per sq mi

941

ZIP codes

10

Columbus and its ZIP codes

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Columbus at a glance

  • Columbus is about 5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 2nd among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
  • The median household income is $58,073, 25% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,900 (36% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,106 a month.

Local data for Columbus, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Columbus, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$58,073

Poverty rate

19.0%

Median home value

$193,900

Median rent

$1,106/mo

Homeownership

50.8%

Bachelor's or higher

30.5%

Median age

35.4

Average commute

20.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,216), Irish Americans (10,869), Mexican Americans (6,546).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muscogee County. PPP loans are for Columbus.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,743

89,113 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,517

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.54B

FY 2026, $7,446 per person

PPP loans

$390M

9,860 loans, 46,035 jobs reported

Muscogee County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Columbus, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.1%
  • Carpooled10.0%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home12.1%

Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Columbus, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

362

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

472

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 33°F

51.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone118 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Columbus, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.3%

U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

16.1%

U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.8%

U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts

ZIP codes in Columbus

10 in or overlapping Columbus. Population shown

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Cities near Columbus

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cusseta-Chattahoochee CountyUnified Government8.6 mi248.7
Phenix City, ALCity9.4 mi28.1
EllerslieCensus-designated place11 mi2.5
CataulaCensus-designated place12 mi6.5
Box SpringsCensus-designated place13 mi3.5
Ladonia, ALCensus-designated place14 mi3.1
Piney GroveCensus-designated place14 mi2.7
Smiths Station, ALCity15 mi8.2
Waverly HallTown15 mi3.3
AntiochCensus-designated place17 mi2.6
GenevaTown19 mi0.8
HamiltonCity20 mi3.4
TalbottonCity23 mi3.1
Buena VistaCity23 mi3.2
ShilohCity24 mi2.2
Junction CityTown25 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Columbus, GA in?
Columbus is in Muscogee County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in Columbus, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Columbus include 31808, 31820, 31829, 31901, 31903, 31904, 31905, 31906, 31907, 31909.
What is the population of Columbus, GA?
About 203,711 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Columbus?
Nearby places include Cusseta-Chattahoochee County (8.6 mi), Phenix City, AL (9.4 mi), Ellerslie (11 mi), Cataula (12 mi), Box Springs (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023