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 Moderate-density area
- $53,048
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia, home to 10,012 residents across 457.2 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31027 reports a modest median household income of $53,048 (25% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,235. The poverty rate is 20.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,100 (65% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 70.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Laurens County, so 31027 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 31027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Dublin, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31027.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 11
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 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 31027, East Dublin, 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
10,012
Population
457.2
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31027?
39.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
3.4%
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?
$53,048
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$27,235
Per Capita Income
20.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31027 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
East Dublin, 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)
$53,048 28th percentile higher than 28% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,630housing units
4,630
Total Housing Units
3,820
Occupied Units
810
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,100
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31027 vs 31021 →
ZIP 31027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31021
Dublin (31021)
28,549 residents
- 31027 10,012
East Dublin (31027)
10,012 residents
- 31096 7,395
Wrightsville (31096)
7,395 residents
- 30454 538
Rockledge (30454)
538 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31027 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31021
Dublin (31021)
$55,697 median income
- 30454
Rockledge (30454)
$53,229 median income
- 31027
East Dublin (31027)
$53,048 median income
- 31096
Wrightsville (31096)
$46,282 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31027, 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 (10,012 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 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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