Eastman, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31023

Dodge 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 14, 2026

15,383
21/sq mi: $52,021
Median income: $133,000
Median home value: 21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 21th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 21
people per sq mi: 68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31023 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 736.0 square miles in Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia. The area is home to 15,383 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 31023 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31023 sits at $52,021 (26% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $26,417. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $133,000 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $735 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31023 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Dodge County, so you can benchmark 31023 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 31023

Retail trade

49
Health care and social assistance

43
Other services (except public administration)

38
Accommodation and food services

27
Professional, scientific, and technical services

18

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 31023, Eastman, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-14 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

15,383

Population

736.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31023?

42.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%

African American 25.4%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$52,021

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$26,417

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31023 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,021 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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 55.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,385

Total Housing Units

5,216

Occupied Units

1,169

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%

Renter 32.3%

$133,000

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$735

Median Rent

1982

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31023 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+13.0%	140
2021	+7.7%	151
2022	+8.1%	163
2023	+14.7%	187
2024	+11.3%	208

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 266 business establishments in ZIP 31023, employing approximately 2,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,503,000.

266

Businesses

2,908

Employees

$108.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	49	18.4%
Health care and social assistance	43	16.2%
Other services (except public administration)	38	14.3%
Accommodation and food services	27	10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	18	6.8%
Construction	17	6.4%
Finance and insurance	15	5.6%
Manufacturing	14	5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	10	3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing	7	2.6%
Transportation and warehousing	6	2.3%
Information	6	2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	5	1.9%
Wholesale trade	4	1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises	3	1.1%

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 Code	City	Population	Distance
31011	Chauncey, GA	923	9.0 mi

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Dodge County Eastman, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31023 in? ▼

ZIP code 31023 (Eastman) is located in Dodge County, Georgia. Dodge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dodge-ga.

What is the population of ZIP code 31023? ▼

ZIP code 31023 in Eastman, GA has a population of 15,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 31023? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 31023 is $52,021, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 31023? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 31023 is $133,000, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31023? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 31023 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 31023? ▼

ZIP code 31023 has 266 business establishments employing approximately 2,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 31023? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31023 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (43), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 31023? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31023 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 31023? ▼

In ZIP code 31023, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 31023? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31023 is 22.8 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 31023? ▼

In ZIP code 31023, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31023? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 31023 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.