Abbeville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31001
Wilcox County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,816
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,917
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Abbeville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31001 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31001 covers 454.3 square miles in Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,816 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31001 reports a modest median household income of $52,917 (25% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,960. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,000 (61% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $614; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 44 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Wilcox County, so 31001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abbeville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31001.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31001, Abbeville, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,816
Population
454.3
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31001?
41.2
Median Age
69.3%
Male
30.7%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,917
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$16,960
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
44.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31001 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Abbeville, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,917 27th percentile higher than 27% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,245housing units
1,245
Total Housing Units
964
Occupied Units
281
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,000
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$614
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 31001, employing approximately 185 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,381,000.
22
Businesses
185
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 27.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31001 vs 31079 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31079 | Rochelle, GA | 2,398 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31001, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,816 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31001 in?
ZIP code 31001 (Abbeville) is located in Wilcox County, Georgia. Wilcox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilcox-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31001?
ZIP code 31001 in Abbeville, GA has a population of 4,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31001?
The median household income in ZIP 31001 is $52,917, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31001?
The median home value in ZIP 31001 is $93,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31001 is White at 53.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31001?
ZIP code 31001 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31001 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31001?
In ZIP code 31001, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31001 is 44.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31001?
In ZIP code 31001, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31001 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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