What to know about ZIP 31908
ZIP code 31908 covers ZIP 31908 with a population of about 6,374.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.1 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the COLUMBUS, GA media market.
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ZIP Code 31908 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
6,374
Density
N/A
Median income
$62,014
-17% vs US avg
Home value
$184,900
-47% vs US avg
Median rent
$718
-38% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 31908
Income and economy in ZIP 31908
Median household income in ZIP 31908 is about $62,014 — about 17% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.1%; unemployment rate near 9.9%; 30.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 3.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Other services, Healthcare, and Finance and insurance; about 7.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 31908
Median home value is about $184,900 — about 47% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $718 (about 38% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 75.7% (about 10.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31908, a household would need roughly $51,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,188. That sits below the local median household income ($62,014), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.