The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 31901 sells for about $298,000, or $162 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.63% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 108 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $925 a month.
ZIP 31901 — Columbus
The 31901 housing market is showing signs of price appreciation despite a broader regional cooling trend, driven by limited inventory in the desirable downtown core. While sales volume remains modest, the area's ongoing revitalization efforts continue to attract interest from urban-focused buyers and investors.
This ZIP is ideal for urban-focused professionals, investors interested in historic renovation, and those seeking proximity to the downtown cultural and employment hub.
Median prices moved up 21.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 108 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
37% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 23.3% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 31901, Muscogee County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Muscogee County School District, which maintains a mix of historic and modernized facilities; school quality varies significantly by specific neighborhood attendance zones.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to areas near the Chattahoochee River.
Economic momentum is driven by the revitalization of the downtown riverfront and proximity to major regional employers in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
The ZIP code is centrally located in Columbus, providing short drive times to the downtown employment core and easy access to major north-south highway corridors.
Residents have immediate access to the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, various historic parks, and the dining and entertainment districts of downtown Columbus.
The rental market is active with a mix of historic apartment conversions and newer developments; vacancy pressure remains moderate due to steady demand from students and young professionals.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and manufacturing, with significant employment provided by the nearby Fort Moore and regional medical centers.
The area is served by a grid-based street network with access to regional bus transit and proximity to major highway interchanges.
Ongoing urban infill projects and historic preservation efforts are the primary drivers of development activity within the ZIP.
The Muscogee County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing parcels to align with market trends annually.
Parcels are subject to Muscogee County School District taxes and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns; homeowners are encouraged to verify flood zone status due to river proximity.
Georgia operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively expedited processes for lenders.
Georgia is a caveat emptor (buyer beware) state, though sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known defects.
Data retrieved from Census ACS and ZCTA-level reporting.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.14.8 mi
- Hollywood Connection Family Fun Center3.95.2 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.44.2 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.92.7 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Columbus4.76.9 mi
- The National Infantry Museum4.95.6 mi
- Columbus Civic Center4.41.1 mi
- Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center4.60.5 mi
- Stars and Strikes4.46.9 mi
- Pope's Haunted Farm4.517.4 mi
- Fort Benning4.38 mi
- The National Infantry Museum4.95.6 mi
- Flat Rock Park4.68.1 mi
- AMC Columbus Park 154.16.3 mi
- Stars and Strikes4.46.9 mi
- The National Infantry Museum4.95.6 mi
- Coca-Cola Space Science Center4.50.6 mi
- The Columbus Museum4.60.7 mi
- National Civil War Naval Museum4.71.4 mi
- Columbus Botanical Garden4.55.9 mi
- Flat Rock Park4.68.1 mi
- Uchee Creek Army Campground4.611.2 mi
- Cooper Creek Park4.45.5 mi
- Lakebottom Park4.61.4 mi
- Columbus Botanical Garden4.55.9 mi
- Uchee Creek Army Campground4.611.2 mi
- Lake Oliver Marina4.53.8 mi
- Bull Creek Golf Course4.310.3 mi
- Maple Ridge Golf Club4.47.8 mi
- Fort Benning Golf Course47.8 mi
- Lakewood Golf Course3.83.7 mi
- Oxbow Creek Golf Course4.25.1 mi
- Peachtree Mall4.14 mi
- Fort Benning AAFES4.57.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Cross Country Plaza4.62.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at Bradley Park Square4.64.9 mi
- Publix Super Market at Midland Commons4.78.6 mi
- Columbus Airport3.94.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major linear park and trail system running along the riverfront.
A historic landmark repurposed as a major event and convention space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.