PlainZIP

East Dublin, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31027

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

10,012
22/sq mi
$53,048
Median income
$85,100
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 457.2 square miles in East Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia. The area is home to 10,012 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 31027 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31027 sits at $53,048 (25% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,235. The poverty rate stands at 20.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $85,100 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Laurens County, so you can benchmark 31027 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 31027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31027.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 31027, East Dublin, 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

10,012

Population

457.2

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31027?

39.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 31.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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?

$53,048

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$27,235

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31027 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,048 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,630

Total Housing Units

3,820

Occupied Units

810

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$85,100

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$865

Median Rent

1990

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

+18.8%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31027 have increased 18.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.2% 141
2020 -9.2% 128
2021 +9.8% 140
2022 +18.8% 166
2024 — 189

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 115 business establishments in ZIP 31027, employing approximately 1,466 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,401,000.

115

Businesses

1,466

Employees

$85.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 27.8%
Construction 18 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 9.6%
Manufacturing 6 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.2%
Wholesale trade 5 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.3%

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 31027 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 31027 ranks #2 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 31027 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 31027 ranks #3 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
31021 Dublin, GA 28,549 9.4 mi
30454 Rockledge, GA 538 10.7 mi
31096 Wrightsville, GA 7,395 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Laurens County

31021 standard
Dublin, GA
Pop: 28,549
31002 standard
Adrian, GA
Pop: 2,910
31075 standard
Rentz, GA
Pop: 2,496
31019 standard
Dexter, GA
Pop: 2,318
31009 standard
Cadwell, GA
Pop: 1,477
31022 standard
Dudley, GA
Pop: 1,424

Related Areas

Laurens County East Dublin, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31027 in? ▼
ZIP code 31027 (East 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 31027? ▼
ZIP code 31027 in East Dublin, GA has a population of 10,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31027 is $53,048, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31027 is $85,100, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31027 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31027? ▼
ZIP code 31027 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31027? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31027 are: Retail trade (32), Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31027? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31027 increased by 18.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 31027? ▼
In ZIP code 31027, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% 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 31027? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31027 is 26.2 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 31027? ▼
In ZIP code 31027, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31027 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for East Dublin, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.