3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 319xxColumbus, GA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 319 changed +3.8% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 31901–31909. Most of its 2010 population lived in Muscogee County (96%). Communities in the region include Cusseta-Chattahoochee County. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +3.8%
- 5-year change
- +42.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +173%
- National rank (1 year)
- 426th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 319 vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 319: 272.7
- Georgia: 375.3
- Columbus, GA-AL metro: 278.3
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 319 | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.8% | +1.9% | +3.0% | +1.9 pts | +0.8 pts |
| 3 years | +16.6% | +10.9% | +12.9% | +5.7 pts | +3.7 pts |
| 5 years | +42.1% | +47.6% | +41.3% | −5.5 pts | +0.9 pts |
| 10 years | +77.1% | +112% | +93.3% | −35.1 pts | −16.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +173% | +275% | +292% | −102.6 pts | −118.8 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 319 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +169% | $807,929 |
| Q2 2000 | +123% | $669,989 |
| Q2 2005 | +74.2% | $522,538 |
| Q2 2010 | +64.4% | $493,064 |
| Q2 2015 | +80.2% | $540,559 |
| Q2 2020 | +55.0% | $464,960 |
| Q2 2021 | +42.2% | $426,452 |
| Q2 2023 | +16.6% | $349,654 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.8% | $311,383 |
How ZIP3 319 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 319 ranks 426th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 7th of 20 in Georgia. Its one-year change is +0.8 pts versus the nation and +1.9 pts versus Georgia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 426th of 882 | 7th of 20 |
| 3 years | 370th of 882 | 10th of 20 |
| 5 years | 526th of 882 | 18th of 20 |
| 10 years | 631st of 882 | 20th of 20 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 841st of 879 | 19th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 319
ZIP3 319's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 18.3% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q1 2021, about 13 years after the top. Today it sits +50.6% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 319 | Q1 2008 | Q1 2014 | -18.3% | Q1 2021 (13 yrs) | +50.6% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q1 2014 | -17.3% | Q4 2020 (12.8 yrs) | +53.0% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 319's index has changed +23.2% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 319 after inflation | GA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.1% | -1.9% | -2.3% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +6.1% | +1.0% | +5.5% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +14.6% | +19.0% | +14.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +27.4% | +52.6% | +28.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +23.2% | +69.5% | +25.7% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 319
Regional estimate
$531,396
- Estimated gain
- $231,396
- Index change
- +77.13%
- Start index
- 153.97
- End index
- 272.73
ZIP3 319 (Columbus, GA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 · Columbus, GA area | GA | +1.4% | +42.5% | +178% |
| 368 · Auburn, AL area | AL | +2.1% | +47.1% | +244% |
| 302 · Peachtree City, GA area | GA | +2.5% | +49.2% | +236% |
| 360 · Prattville, AL area | AL | +5.5% | +45.2% | +184% |
| 361 · Montgomery, AL area | AL | +1.3% | +30.5% | +84.8% |
| 312 · Macon, GA area | GA | +2.1% | +49.9% | +161% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 272.73 |
| Q1 2026 | 283.54 |
| Q4 2025 | 266.92 |
| Q3 2025 | 267.51 |
| Q2 2025 | 262.76 |
| Q1 2025 | 253.83 |
| Q4 2024 | 258.00 |
| Q3 2024 | 251.88 |
| Q2 2024 | 243.86 |
| Q1 2024 | 249.57 |
| Q4 2023 | 235.93 |
| Q3 2023 | 245.13 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 319?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 319, the regional index changed +3.8% over the year to Q2 2026, +42.1% over five years, +77.1% over ten years, and +173% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 319 appreciating faster than Georgia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +3.8% compares with +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +0.8 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +0.9 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 319?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 319. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 31901 to 31909 (7 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.