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Columbus, Georgia · ZIP 31909

Columbus — ZIP 31909

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Columbus (31909) scores 54/100 — Fair for Columbus. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $237K.

54OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency43%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$237K
Median rent$1,506/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$237K

Median Rent

$1,506/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,620

Violent Crime

749

Property Crime

3,871

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Muscogee County, Georgia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet AcademyKG–05552
94%
94%
Blackmon Road Middle School06–08478
46%
54%
North Columbus ElementaryPK–05737
44%
47%
Eagle Ridge AcademyPK–05658
43%
43%
Northside High School09–121,405
37%
49%
Veterans Memorial Middle School06–08681
33%
37%
Blanchard Elementary SchoolPK–05451
24%
34%
Shaw High School09–121,162
19%
33%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

38,730

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

34.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 31909 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 31909 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 31909 is approximately $237K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 31909 in Columbus has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.