What to know about ZIP 31917
ZIP code 31917 covers ZIP 31917 with a population of about 4,676.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the COLUMBUS, GA media market.
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ZIP Code 31917 — 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
4,676
Density
N/A
Median income
$51,042
-32% vs US avg
Home value
$171,800
-51% vs US avg
Median rent
$811
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 31917
Income and economy in ZIP 31917
Median household income in ZIP 31917 is about $51,042 — about 32% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.5%; unemployment rate near 3.0%; 27.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 5.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 11.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.0 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 31917
Median home value is about $171,800 — about 51% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $811 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 53.1% (about 12.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31917, a household would need roughly $47,000 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 $1,104. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($51,042). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.