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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
$83,992
Median income
$215,500
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 31008 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 180.7 square miles in Byron, Peach County, Georgia. The area is home to 18,453 residents, producing a population density of 102 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31008 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31008 sits at $83,992 (19% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $40,026. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $215,500 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,135 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31008 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Peach County, so you can benchmark 31008 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31008.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 31008?

41.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 62.4%
African American 26.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$40,026

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31008 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,992 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,095

Total Housing Units

8,537

Occupied Units

558

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$215,500

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31008 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31028 Centerville, GA 5,912 6.1 mi
31093 Warner Robins, GA 28,087 7.4 mi
31216 Macon, GA 16,109 7.6 mi
31052 Lizella, GA 8,652 8.9 mi
31030 Fort Valley, GA 18,977 8.6 mi
31088 Warner Robins, GA 50,163 9.3 mi
31206 Macon, GA 29,072 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Peach County

31030 standard
Fort Valley, GA
Pop: 18,977

Related Areas

Peach County Byron, GA Georgia

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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Official Data Resources for Byron, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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