What to know about ZIP 36803
ZIP code 36803 covers ZIP 36803 with a population of about 3,608.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the COLUMBUS, GA media market.
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ZIP Code 36803 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,608
Density
N/A
Median income
$36,044
-52% vs US avg
Home value
$183,100
-47% vs US avg
Median rent
$600
-48% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 36803
Income and economy in ZIP 36803
Median household income in ZIP 36803 is about $36,044 — about 52% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 34.2%; unemployment rate near 1.4%; 28.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 5.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 3.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.3 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 36803
Median home value is about $183,100 — about 47% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $600 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 38.9% (about 26.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 36803, a household would need roughly $50,000 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 $1,176. That is about 39% above the local median household income ($36,044), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.