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U.S. ZIP Code · GA31909

Muscogee County · Columbus, GA-AL

Typical home value

$233,739[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.7%
vs metro
+15.6%
vs state
-8.6%
ZIP 31909 location in GA
Location of ZIP 31909 in GA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 31909 is worth $233,739 — 15.6% above the Columbus, GA-AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,412 a month — a 7.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,412[2]
Gross yield
7.3%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,075[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Muscogee County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
39,364[3]
Median household income
$69,166[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Muscogee County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-184[5]
Moved in
6,677
Moved out
6,861

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
2
  • Northside High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Muscogee County

    1,417 students

  • Shaw High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Muscogee County

    1,220 students

  • North Columbus Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Muscogee County

    746 students

  • Eagle Ridge Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Muscogee County

    674 students

  • Veterans Memorial Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Muscogee County

    658 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$16,949

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,182
Loan principal$186,991
Down payment$46,748
Total interest paid$238,497

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.10
Monthly cost to own$1,550
Monthly rent$1,412

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
86th percentile[1]
Rental yield
13th percentile[2]
Property tax
87th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 31909?
The typical home in 31909 is worth $233,739, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 31909?
Home values in 31909 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 31909?
A typical home in 31909 rents for about $1,412 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 31909?
The effective property tax rate in 31909 is 0.9% — roughly $2,075 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 31909?
ZIP code 31909 has a population of 39,364 and a median household income of $69,166.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Phenix City, AL

    Typical home
    $234,482
    Gross yield
  • Box Springs CDP, GA

    Typical home
    $241,568
    Gross yield
  • Columbus, GA

    Typical home
    $220,116
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • West Point, GA

    Typical home
    $213,518
    Gross yield
  • GA

    Typical home
    $254,677
    Gross yield
  • Shiloh, GA

    Typical home
    $203,111
    Gross yield

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