PlainZIP

Dexter, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31019

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

2,318
16/sq mi
$47,944
Median income
$97,100
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dexter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31019 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31019 covers 141.3 square miles in Dexter, Laurens County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,318 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31019 reports a modest median household income of $47,944 (32% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,735. Local economic indicators show a 18.4% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $97,100 (60% below the state average), median rent at $1,005 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Laurens County, so you can benchmark 31019 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 31019

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dexter, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31019.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31019, Dexter, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,318

Population

141.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31019?

42.6

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.0%
African American 22.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$47,944

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$28,735

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31019 ranks nationally

Dexter, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,944 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,275

Total Housing Units

1,118

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$97,100

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$1,005

Median Rent

1992

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 31019, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,316,000.

19

Businesses

92

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 31.6%
Retail trade 4 21.1%
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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 31019 vs 31022 →

ZIP 31019 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 31019 ranks #4 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 31019 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 31019 ranks #6 of 6 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
31022 Dudley, GA 1,424 6.5 mi
31012 Chester, GA 2,683 7.7 mi
31075 Rentz, GA 2,496 7.6 mi
31021 Dublin, GA 28,549 7.9 mi
31009 Cadwell, GA 1,477 10.6 mi
31065 Montrose, GA 1,118 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Laurens County

31021 standard
Dublin, GA
Pop: 28,549
31027 standard
East Dublin, GA
Pop: 10,012
31002 standard
Adrian, GA
Pop: 2,910
31075 standard
Rentz, GA
Pop: 2,496
31009 standard
Cadwell, GA
Pop: 1,477
31022 standard
Dudley, GA
Pop: 1,424

Related Areas

Laurens County Dexter, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31019 in? ▼
ZIP code 31019 (Dexter) is located in Laurens County, Georgia. Laurens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/laurens-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31019? ▼
ZIP code 31019 in Dexter, GA has a population of 2,318 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31019? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31019 is $47,944, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31019? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31019 is $97,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31019? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31019 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31019? ▼
ZIP code 31019 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31019? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31019 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31019? ▼
In ZIP code 31019, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 31019? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31019 is 30.5 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 31019? ▼
In ZIP code 31019, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31019? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31019 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.