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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 31014?

37.4

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.7%
African American 31.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31014 in?
ZIP code 31014 (Cochran) is located in Bleckley County, Georgia. Bleckley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bleckley-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31014?
ZIP code 31014 in Cochran, GA has a population of 13,756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31014?
The median household income in ZIP 31014 is $54,362, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31014?
The median home value in ZIP 31014 is $121,200, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31014?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31014 is White at 63.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31014?
ZIP code 31014 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 1,871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31014?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31014 are: Retail trade (35), Other services (except public administration) (29), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31014?
In ZIP code 31014, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 31014?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31014 is 24.9 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 31014?
In ZIP code 31014, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31014?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31014 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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