ZIP Code 31906
Post Office City: | Columbus, GA (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Wynnton|Carver Heights |
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County: | Muscogee County |
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Timezone: | Eastern (5:24am) |
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Area code: | 706 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 32.47, -84.95 ZIP (~3 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 31906
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- Primary/preferred city:
- Columbus, GA
- Unacceptable:
- Cols
Stats and Demographics for the 31906 ZIP Code
ZIP code 31906 is located in western Georgia and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 31906 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single parents and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 31906 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
21,757 |
|
Population Density |
3,167 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
10,939 |
|
Median Home Value |
$121,600 |
|
Land Area |
6.87 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.00 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
9,408 |
|
Median Household Income |
$33,974 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 36 | | Male Median Age: | 33 | | Female Median Age: | 39 | |
Male | 844 | 741 | 717 | 731 | 775 | 693 | 633 | 615 | 557 | 647 | 692 | 603 | 502 | 371 | 281 | 212 | 167 | 103 |
Female | 794 | 702 | 696 | 817 | 821 | 809 | 716 | 681 | 665 | 797 | 925 | 764 | 674 | 522 | 433 | 414 | 345 | 298 |
Total | 1,638 | 1,443 | 1,413 | 1,548 | 1,596 | 1,502 | 1,349 | 1,296 | 1,222 | 1,444 | 1,617 | 1,367 | 1,176 | 893 | 714 | 626 | 512 | 401 |
Under 5 | 844 | 794 | 1,638 |
5-9 | 741 | 702 | 1,443 |
10-14 | 717 | 696 | 1,413 |
15-19 | 731 | 817 | 1,548 |
20-24 | 775 | 821 | 1,596 |
25-29 | 693 | 809 | 1,502 |
30-34 | 633 | 716 | 1,349 |
35-39 | 615 | 681 | 1,296 |
40-44 | 557 | 665 | 1,222 |
45-49 | 647 | 797 | 1,444 |
50-54 | 692 | 925 | 1,617 |
55-59 | 603 | 764 | 1,367 |
60-64 | 502 | 674 | 1,176 |
65-69 | 371 | 522 | 893 |
70-74 | 281 | 433 | 714 |
75-79 | 212 | 414 | 626 |
80-84 | 167 | 345 | 512 |
85 Plus | 103 | 298 | 401 |
Male |
9,884 |
45% |
Female |
11,873 |
55% |
Gender
White |
6,046 |
27.8% |
Black Or African American |
14,748 |
67.8% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
48 |
0.2% |
Asian |
135 |
0.6% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
25 |
0.1% |
Other Race |
234 |
1.1% |
Two Or More Races |
521 |
2.4% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 33 | 295 | 559 | 807 | 948 | 799 | 663 | 242 |
Renter | 570 | 1,233 | 915 | 1,036 | 696 | 332 | 206 | 74 |
Total | 603 | 1,528 | 1,474 | 1,843 | 1,644 | 1,131 | 869 | 316 |
15-24 | 33 | 570 | 603 |
25-34 | 295 | 1,233 | 1,528 |
35-44 | 559 | 915 | 1,474 |
45-54 | 807 | 1,036 | 1,843 |
55-64 | 948 | 696 | 1,644 |
65-74 | 799 | 332 | 1,131 |
75-84 | 663 | 206 | 869 |
85 Plus | 242 | 74 | 316 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
2,543 |
27% |
Single Guardian |
3,054 |
32% |
Singles |
3,278 |
35% |
Singles With Roommate |
533 |
6% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 2 |
Households without Kids |
6,531 |
69% |
Households with Kids |
2,877 |
31% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 166 | 181 | 168 | 146 | 143 | 150 | 137 | 144 | 167 | 130 | 151 | 151 | 134 | 151 | 137 | 156 | 149 | 156 | 133 | 145 |
Female | 182 | 154 | 166 | 128 | 142 | 157 | 143 | 126 | 134 | 155 | 137 | 136 | 142 | 126 | 151 | 155 | 171 | 176 | 164 | 148 |
Total | 348 | 335 | 334 | 274 | 285 | 307 | 280 | 270 | 301 | 285 | 288 | 287 | 276 | 277 | 288 | 311 | 320 | 332 | 297 | 293 |
1 | 166 | 182 | 348 |
2 | 181 | 154 | 335 |
3 | 168 | 166 | 334 |
4 | 146 | 128 | 274 |
5 | 143 | 142 | 285 |
6 | 150 | 157 | 307 |
7 | 137 | 143 | 280 |
8 | 144 | 126 | 270 |
9 | 167 | 134 | 301 |
10 | 130 | 155 | 285 |
11 | 151 | 137 | 288 |
12 | 151 | 136 | 287 |
13 | 134 | 142 | 276 |
14 | 151 | 126 | 277 |
15 | 137 | 151 | 288 |
16 | 156 | 155 | 311 |
17 | 149 | 171 | 320 |
18 | 156 | 176 | 332 |
19 | 133 | 164 | 297 |
20 | 145 | 148 | 293 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 31906 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies.
The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 31906 were primarily built in the 1950s or the 1960s. Looking at 31906 real estate data, the median home value of $121,600 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly less than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. 31906 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 31906 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 31906 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
21,704 |
99.8% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
3 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
5 |
0.0% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
45 |
0.2% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
2,815 |
26% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,531 |
14% |
Renter Occupied Households |
5,062 |
46% |
Households Vacant |
1,531 |
14% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
797 |
52% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
22 |
1% |
For Sale Only |
133 |
9% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
21 |
1% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
27 |
2% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
531 |
35% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
79 |
2% |
1 Bedroom |
659 |
14% |
2 Bedroom |
2,753 |
60% |
3+ Bedroom |
1,132 |
24% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $33,974 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 31906 may not be as nice as other parts of town.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 31906 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
For more information, see Columbus, GA transportation.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
6,091 |
37% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
3,573 |
22% |
No Earnings |
6,640 |
41% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
6,091 |
37% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
3,573 |
22% |
No Earnings |
6,640 |
41% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
7,814 |
93.0% |
Public transportation |
104 |
1.2% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0.0% |
Motorcycle |
39 |
0.5% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
265 |
3.2% |
Worked at Home |
180 |
2.1% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, the area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
2,410 |
18% |
High School Graduate |
7,196 |
53% |
Associate's degree |
817 |
6% |
Bachelor's degree |
1,789 |
13% |
Master's degree |
822 |
6% |
Professional school degree |
345 |
3% |
Doctorate degree |
145 |
1% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
3,192 |
81.2% |
Enrolled in Private School |
494 |
12.6% |
Not Enrolled in School |
247 |
6.3% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 31906
ZIP Code 31906 is in the Muscogee County School District. There are 9 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 31906.
Richards Middle School
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Muscogee County School District
Clubview Elementary School
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Muscogee County School District
Wynnton Elementary School
2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Muscogee County School District
Davis Elementary School
1822 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Muscogee County School District
Brewer Elementary School
2951 Martin Luther King
Columbus, GA 31906
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Muscogee County School District
Hardaway High School
2901 College Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Muscogee County School District
Columbus High School
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Muscogee County School District
Carver High School
3100 8th St
Columbus, GA 31906
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Muscogee County School District
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