Dudley, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31022

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

1,424
13/sq mi
$63,875
Median income
$195,700
Median home value
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dudley pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31022 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31022 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.1 square miles in Dudley, Laurens County, Georgia. The area is home to 1,424 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 31022 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31022 sits at $63,875 (9% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,536. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $195,700 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,130 per month, and 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31022 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Laurens County, so you can benchmark 31022 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 31022, Dudley, 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

1,424

Population

112.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31022?

40.7

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 23.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$63,875

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$35,536

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31022 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,875 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 35.1%

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

What does housing look like?

757

Total Housing Units

651

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$195,700

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,130

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 31022, employing approximately 335 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,327,000.

20

Businesses

335

Employees

$20.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 15.0%

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 31022 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 31022 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 31022 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 31022 ranks #2 of 4 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
31065 Montrose, GA 1,118 4.7 mi
31019 Dexter, GA 2,318 6.5 mi
31012 Chester, GA 2,683 8.6 mi
31003 Allentown, GA 112 9.1 mi
31017 Danville, GA 1,985 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31022 in?
ZIP code 31022 (Dudley) 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 31022?
ZIP code 31022 in Dudley, GA has a population of 1,424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31022?
The median household income in ZIP 31022 is $63,875, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31022?
The median home value in ZIP 31022 is $195,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31022 is White at 75.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31022?
ZIP code 31022 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31022?
In ZIP code 31022, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31022?
In ZIP code 31022, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31022 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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