Danville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31017

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

1,985
8/sq mi
$59,167
Median income
$109,100
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Danville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31017 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 242.1 square miles in Danville, Twiggs County, Georgia. The area is home to 1,985 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 31017 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31017 sits at $59,167 (16% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,530. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $109,100 (55% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31017 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Twiggs County, so you can benchmark 31017 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 →

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 31017, Danville, 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

1,985

Population

242.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31017?

58.0

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.0%
African American 14.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$59,167

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$36,530

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31017 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,167 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

917

Total Housing Units

670

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$109,100

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 31017, employing approximately 126 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,160,000.

19

Businesses

126

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 47.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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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ZIP 31017 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 31017 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 31017 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 31017 ranks #2 of 3 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
31003 Allentown, GA 112 1.4 mi
31065 Montrose, GA 1,118 5.8 mi
31042 Irwinton, GA 1,841 9.5 mi
31022 Dudley, GA 1,424 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31017 in?
ZIP code 31017 (Danville) is located in Twiggs County, Georgia. Twiggs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/twiggs-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31017?
ZIP code 31017 in Danville, GA has a population of 1,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31017?
The median household income in ZIP 31017 is $59,167, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31017?
The median home value in ZIP 31017 is $109,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31017 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31017?
ZIP code 31017 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31017?
In ZIP code 31017, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 31017?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31017 is 34.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31017?
In ZIP code 31017, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31017 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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