Byron, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31008
Peach County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,453
- 102/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,992
- Median income Above-median income area
- $215,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Byron pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 102
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31008 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31008 (Byron, GA) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.4 in 2023 to 208.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31008 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Byron, Peach County, Georgia, home to 18,453 residents across 180.7 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31008 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,992 (19% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,026. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $215,500 (10% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,135; 84.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Peach County, so 31008 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 31008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Byron, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31008.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 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 31008, Byron, 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
18,453
Population
180.7
Area (sq mi)
102
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31008?
41.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.2%
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?
$83,992
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$40,026
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31008 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Byron, 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)
$83,992 Top 24% higher than 76% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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
9,095housing units
9,095
Total Housing Units
8,537
Occupied Units
558
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,500
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,135
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31008 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 139 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 152 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 183 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 203 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 209 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 350 business establishments in ZIP 31008, employing approximately 4,311 people with a combined annual payroll of $184,517,000.
350
Businesses
4,311
Employees
$184.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 81 | 23.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 40 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
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 31008 vs 31028 →
ZIP 31008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31088
Warner Robins (31088)
50,163 residents
- 31206
Macon (31206)
29,072 residents
- 31093
Warner Robins (31093)
28,087 residents
- 31030 18,977
Fort Valley (31030)
18,977 residents
- 31008 18,453
Byron (31008)
18,453 residents
- 31216 16,109
Macon (31216)
16,109 residents
- 31052 8,652
Lizella (31052)
8,652 residents
- 31028 5,912
Centerville (31028)
5,912 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31008 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31052
Lizella (31052)
$84,846 median income
- 31008
Byron (31008)
$83,992 median income
- 31088
Warner Robins (31088)
$83,082 median income
- 31028
Centerville (31028)
$76,342 median income
- 31216
Macon (31216)
$72,452 median income
- 31030
Fort Valley (31030)
$59,313 median income
- 31093
Warner Robins (31093)
$45,991 median income
- 31206 $30,042
Macon (31206)
$30,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31008 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31008, 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 (18,453 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 31008 in?
ZIP code 31008 (Byron) is located in Peach County, Georgia. Peach County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/peach-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31008?
ZIP code 31008 in Byron, GA has a population of 18,453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31008?
The median household income in ZIP 31008 is $83,992, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31008?
The median home value in ZIP 31008 is $215,500, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31008 is White at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31008?
ZIP code 31008 has 350 business establishments employing approximately 4,311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31008 are: Retail trade (81), Accommodation and food services (46), Construction (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31008?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31008 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31008?
In ZIP code 31008, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 31008?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31008 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31008?
In ZIP code 31008, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31008 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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