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Cordele, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31015

Crisp County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,938
39/sq mi
$44,452
Median income
$148,600
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cordele pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31015 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 564.0 square miles in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia. The area is home to 21,938 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 31015 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31015 sits at $44,452 (37% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,381. The poverty rate stands at 23.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $148,600 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $776 per month, and 54.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31015 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Crisp County, so you can benchmark 31015 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 31015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31015.

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 31015, Cordele, 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

21,938

Population

564.0

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31015?

37.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 47.8%
African American 47.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$44,452

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$28,381

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31015 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,452 9th percentile higher than 9% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,316

Total Housing Units

7,492

Occupied Units

1,824

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.0%
Renter 46.0%

$148,600

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$776

Median Rent

1984

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

-1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31015 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 132
2021 +8.8% 143
2022 +15.4% 166
2023 +16.4% 193
2024 -1.5% 190

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 478 business establishments in ZIP 31015, employing approximately 7,695 people with a combined annual payroll of $340,011,000.

478

Businesses

7,695

Employees

$340.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 113 23.6%
Health care and social assistance 57 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 54 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 44 9.2%
Finance and insurance 37 7.7%
Wholesale trade 31 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 4.6%
Manufacturing 21 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.8%
Construction 17 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.1%
Information 9 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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31712 Arabi, GA 1,263 7.9 mi

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Related Areas

Crisp County Cordele, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31015 in? ▼
ZIP code 31015 (Cordele) is located in Crisp County, Georgia. Crisp County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crisp-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31015? ▼
ZIP code 31015 in Cordele, GA has a population of 21,938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31015 is $44,452, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31015 is $148,600, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31015 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31015? ▼
ZIP code 31015 has 478 business establishments employing approximately 7,695 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31015 are: Retail trade (113), Health care and social assistance (57), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31015 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 31015? ▼
In ZIP code 31015, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 31015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31015 is 20.0 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 31015? ▼
In ZIP code 31015, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31015 is 23.9% 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 Cordele, 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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