Eatonton, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31024
Putnam County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,039
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,971
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eatonton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31024 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31024 (Eatonton, GA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.5 in 2023 to 299.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31024 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia, with 20,039 residents across 871.3 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31024 reports a modest median household income of $65,971 (6% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,878. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $237,000 (2% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,003; 80.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Georgia and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 31024.
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 31024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eatonton, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31024.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31024, Eatonton, 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
20,039
Population
871.3
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31024?
47.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,971
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$47,878
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31024 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Eatonton, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,971 Top 48% higher than 52% of 677 Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,771housing units
12,771
Total Housing Units
9,877
Occupied Units
2,894
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,000
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,003
Median Rent
1992
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31024 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 187 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 212 |
| 2022 | +25.8% | 267 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 293 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 300 |
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 520 business establishments in ZIP 31024, employing approximately 5,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $233,544,000.
520
Businesses
5,196
Employees
$233.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 90 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 71 | 13.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.4% |
| Information | 7 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31024, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,039 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31024 in?
ZIP code 31024 (Eatonton) is located in Putnam County, Georgia. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31024?
ZIP code 31024 in Eatonton, GA has a population of 20,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31024?
The median household income in ZIP 31024 is $65,971, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31024?
The median home value in ZIP 31024 is $237,000, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31024 is White at 65.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31024?
ZIP code 31024 has 520 business establishments employing approximately 5,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31024?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31024 are: Retail trade (90), Construction (71), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (45). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31024?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31024 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 31024?
In ZIP code 31024, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 31024?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31024 is 30.8 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 31024?
In ZIP code 31024, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31024 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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