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 Moderate-density area
- $76,334
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31029 (Forsyth, GA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.3 in 2023 to 222.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31029 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia, home to 16,287 residents across 667.5 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31029 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,334 (9% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,610. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $247,900 (3% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $939; 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Monroe County, so 31029 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 31029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forsyth, GA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$33,610
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31029 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Forsyth, 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)
$76,334 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
7,306housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31029 vs 31046 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31046 | Juliette, GA | 3,343 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31029, 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 (16,287 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 31029 in?
ZIP code 31029 (Forsyth) is located in Monroe County, Georgia. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31029?
ZIP code 31029 in Forsyth, GA has a population of 16,287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31029?
The median household income in ZIP 31029 is $76,334, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31029?
The median home value in ZIP 31029 is $247,900, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31029 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31029?
ZIP code 31029 has 396 business establishments employing approximately 4,135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31029?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31029 are: Retail trade (59), Other services (except public administration) (51), Construction (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31029?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31029 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 31029?
In ZIP code 31029, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 31029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31029 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 31029?
In ZIP code 31029, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31029 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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