Cochran, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31014
Bleckley County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,756
- 25/sq mi
- $54,362
- Median income
- $121,200
- Median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Cochran pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31014 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31014 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 545.9 square miles in Cochran, Bleckley County, Georgia. The area is home to 13,756 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 31014 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31014 sits at $54,362 (23% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,999. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $121,200 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $791 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31014 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 31014 sits relative to Georgia and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 31014
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31014.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31014, Cochran, 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
13,756
Population
545.9
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31014?
37.4
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.4%
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?
$54,362
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$27,999
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31014 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,362 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?
5,527
Total Housing Units
4,583
Occupied Units
944
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,200
Median Home Value
-50% vs state
$791
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 174 business establishments in ZIP 31014, employing approximately 1,871 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,640,000.
174
Businesses
1,871
Employees
$60.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 20.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.9% |
| Information | 4 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31014 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 31014? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 31014? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 31014? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31014? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31014? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31014? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 31014? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31014? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31014? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31014? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Cochran, GA
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.