Dublin, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31021

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

28,549
46/sq mi: $55,697
Median income: $182,700
Median home value: 21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 39th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 46
people per sq mi: 55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 620.6 square miles in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia. The area is home to 28,549 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 31021 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31021 sits at $55,697 (21% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,709. The poverty rate stands at 26.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $182,700 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 55.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Laurens County, so you can benchmark 31021 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 31021

Retail trade

181
Health care and social assistance

148
Accommodation and food services

101
Other services (except public administration)

92
Construction

56

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 31021, Dublin, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

28,549

Population

620.6

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31021?

37.7

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 49.2%

African American 44.5%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$55,697

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$33,709

Per Capita Income

26.8%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31021 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,697 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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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 58.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,736

Total Housing Units

10,961

Occupied Units

1,775

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.3%

Renter 44.7%

$182,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1987

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31021 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	-0.2%	128
2021	+11.9%	143
2022	+17.2%	168
2023	+4.8%	176
2024	+3.2%	181

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 877 business establishments in ZIP 31021, employing approximately 13,284 people with a combined annual payroll of $636,566,000.

877

Businesses

13,284

Employees

$636.6M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	181	20.6%
Health care and social assistance	148	16.9%
Accommodation and food services	101	11.5%
Other services (except public administration)	92	10.5%
Construction	56	6.4%
Finance and insurance	56	6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	53	6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing	43	4.9%
Wholesale trade	32	3.6%
Manufacturing	26	3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	25	2.9%
Transportation and warehousing	21	2.4%
Information	17	1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	7	0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	6	0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises	5	0.6%
Educational services	4	0.5%
Utilities	3	0.3%

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 31021 vs 31075 →

31021

28,549
31027

10,012
31075

2,496
31019

2,318

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31021 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

31021

$55,697
31027

$53,048
31075

$52,350
31019

$47,944

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31021 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
31075	Rentz, GA	2,496	9.9 mi
31019	Dexter, GA	2,318	7.9 mi
31027	East Dublin, GA	10,012	9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31021 in? ▼

ZIP code 31021 (Dublin) 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 31021? ▼

ZIP code 31021 in Dublin, GA has a population of 28,549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 31021? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 31021 is $55,697, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 31021? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 31021 is $182,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31021? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 31021 is White at 49.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 31021? ▼

ZIP code 31021 has 877 business establishments employing approximately 13,284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 31021? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31021 are: Retail trade (181), Health care and social assistance (148), Accommodation and food services (101). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 31021? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31021 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 31021? ▼

In ZIP code 31021, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 31021? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31021 is 21.9 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 31021? ▼

In ZIP code 31021, approximately 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31021? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 31021 is 26.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.