Eatonton, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31024

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

Compiled by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors

20,039
23/sq mi: $65,971
Median income: $237,000
Median home value: 29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 31024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 871.3 square miles in Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia. The area is home to 20,039 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 31024 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31024 sits at $65,971 (6% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $47,878. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $237,000 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,003 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 31024 sits relative to Georgia and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 31024

Retail trade

90
Construction

71
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

45
Health care and social assistance

44
Other services (except public administration)

43

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 31024, Eatonton, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-30 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

20,039

Population

871.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31024?

47.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 65.2%

African American 21.9%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$65,971

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$47,878

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31024 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,971 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 57.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,771

Total Housing Units

9,877

Occupied Units

2,894

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%

Renter 19.9%

$237,000

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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

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.

Putnam County Eatonton, GA Georgia

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.