ZIP code
31907
in Columbus, GeorgiaPopulation 59,110
43.85/ 100
Ranked #23,568 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 27%)
Ranked #454 of 711 Georgia ZIPs (bottom 36%)
Ranked #18 of 36 Columbus, GA-AL ZIPs (top 50%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Short sleep
46.1%
in the top 2.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›PFOS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOS, one of the most common “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
39.9%
in the top 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFAS — man-made “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down — were detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
15.5%
in the top 6.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
21.7%
in the top 6.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
14.2%
in the top 7.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST85thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Air-toxics cancer risk
36.3 per million
in the top 8.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air toxics, in cases per million people exposed over a lifetime.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
26.4%
in the top 9.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
On balance, and by the composite measure, ZIP 31907, one of several in Columbus, Georgia ranks in the bottom 27% nationally (23,568th) and the bottom 36% of Georgia (454th).
The measures that press hardest set the tone here: modeled short sleep registers in the top 2.0% nationally, and PFOA in drinking water sits at the national maximum. PFOS in drinking water rests at the national maximum, and modeled loneliness is in the top 4.4% nationally. PFAS in drinking water stands at the national maximum, modeled utility shutoff settles in the top 6.3% nationally, and modeled housing insecurity lies in the top 6.9% nationally. Modeled transportation resides in the top 7.6% nationally, air-toxics cancer risk lands in the top 8.6% nationally, and food insecurity registers in the top 9.3% nationally.
Compared with the ZIPs it borders, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plainer terms, PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFAS in drinking water is the family of man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. For a healthier nearby ZIP overall, look to ZIP 31820, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Columbus, GA-AL metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 46%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 53%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 36%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 6%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 25%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 16%
11%
Disability
healthier than 25%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 30%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 68%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 47%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 46%
8%
Disability
healthier than 40%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 47%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 12%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 18%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 19%
11%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 63%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 91%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 49%
13%
Disability
healthier than 57%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 29%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 6%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 31%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 37%
8%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Below what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 74.9 ± 1.0 years. A median household income of $54,453 predicts 77.7 years — 2.8 years below.
Ranked #3,825 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
31820
Georgiashares a border
Score 61.48
Closest healthier
31905
Georgiashares a border
Score 55.58
Similar health profile
36606
Alabama94% similar profile
Score 43.15
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 27.1% | 24.8–30.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 43.9% | 40.9–48.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.8% | 5.3–6.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.6% | 10.4–13.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.6% | 6.1–7.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.7% | 7.0–8.6 |
| Depression among adults | 18.9% | 16.6–22.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 16.9% | 15.3–19.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.7% | 32.7–39.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 43.0% | 38.0–49.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.7% | 4.4–5.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 19.2% | 16.2–22.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 14.8% | 13.1–17.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.1% | 78.1–82.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.4% | 77.8–83.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.8% | 84.4–87.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.2% | 61.8–70.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 54.6% | 51.2–58.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.9% | 72.9–84.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.7% | 10.8–15.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.4% | 14.6–18.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 32.0% | 28.5–36.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 46.1% | 41.2–51.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 26.1% | 23.8–29.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.5% | 17.7–22.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.9% | 13.5–16.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.6% | 15.2–18.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.3% | 31.0–38.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.4–6.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 11.3% | 10.3–12.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.6% | 15.9–19.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.5–6.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.9% | 7.3–8.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 29.3% | 25.9–33.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 26.4% | 23.6–29.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 24.0% | 21.5–26.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 21.7% | 19.4–24.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 14.2% | 12.8–15.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 39.9% | 35.4–44.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 15.5% | 13.8–17.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | GA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 17.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.8% (5.6–27.5%) n=709 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 16.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 18.3% (8.4–29.7%) n=713 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.1% (3.9–22.9%) n=720 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.3% (9.1–49.2%) n=720 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.9% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.1% (0.6–9.6%) n=714 |
| Households without a vehicle | 7.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.4% (0.3–12.3%) n=707 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.3% (72.5–96.4%) n=707 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 35.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 25.1% (13.6–38.3%) n=707 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 73.7% (48.8–89.0%) n=707 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.4% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.7% (0.0–5.0%) n=707 |
| Foreign-born population | 3.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 3.8% (0.0–15.8%) n=720 |
| Single-parent households | 39.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.8% (36.1–66.7%) n=705 |
| Population 65+ | 15.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.0% (10.0–28.3%) n=720 |
| Median age | 35.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.8 yr (33.1–51.4) n=715 |
| Median household income | $54,453 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $65,254 ($44,032–$106,158) n=677 |
| Median home value | $158,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $215,200 ($91,000–$413,150) n=666 |
| Median gross rent | $1,101 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $993 ($694–$1,769) n=627 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | GA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 74.9 yr ± 0.53 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 76.1 yr (73.3–79.7) n=668 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.53 years of 74.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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