Forsyth, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31029
Monroe County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,287
- 24/sq mi
- $76,334
- Median income
- $247,900
- Median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Forsyth pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31029 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31029 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 667.5 square miles in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia. The area is home to 16,287 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 31029 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31029 sits at $76,334 (9% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,610. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $247,900 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $939 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31029 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 31029 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 31029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31029.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31029, Forsyth, 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
16,287
Population
667.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31029?
37.8
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.6%
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?
$76,334
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$33,610
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31029 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$76,334 Top 43% higher than 57% 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
7,306
Total Housing Units
6,599
Occupied Units
707
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,900
Median Home Value
+3% vs state
$939
Median Rent
1995
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31029 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 140 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 158 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 190 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 204 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 223 |
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 396 business establishments in ZIP 31029, employing approximately 4,135 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,828,000.
396
Businesses
4,135
Employees
$157.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 59 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 41 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 12 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31046 | Juliette, GA | 3,343 | 8.7 mi |
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