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Fort Valley, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31030

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

18,977
42/sq mi
$59,313
Median income
$148,000
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Valley pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 450.8 square miles in Fort Valley, Peach County, Georgia. The area is home to 18,977 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 31030 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31030 sits at $59,313 (16% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,695. The poverty rate stands at 22.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $148,000 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $889 per month, and 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Peach County, so you can benchmark 31030 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 31030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31030.

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 31030, Fort Valley, 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

18,977

Population

450.8

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31030?

36.7

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 37.4%
African American 49.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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?

$59,313

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$28,695

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31030 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,313 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,707

Total Housing Units

6,168

Occupied Units

1,539

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.3%
Renter 39.7%

$148,000

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$889

Median Rent

1978

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

+12.6%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31030 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 132
2021 +2.9% 135
2022 +20.6% 163
2023 +23.4% 201
2024 +12.6% 227

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 257 business establishments in ZIP 31030, employing approximately 4,519 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,407,000.

257

Businesses

4,519

Employees

$210.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 52 20.2%
Accommodation and food services 33 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 31 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 30 11.7%
Construction 27 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 5.8%
Finance and insurance 13 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.7%
Manufacturing 8 3.1%
Wholesale trade 7 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%

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 31030 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 31030 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31030 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 31030 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
31057 Marshallville, GA 2,182 9.9 mi
31008 Byron, GA 18,453 8.6 mi
31069 Perry, GA 18,948 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Peach County

31008 standard
Byron, GA
Pop: 18,453

Related Areas

Peach County Fort Valley, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31030 in? ▼
ZIP code 31030 (Fort Valley) is located in Peach County, Georgia. Peach County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/peach-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31030? ▼
ZIP code 31030 in Fort Valley, GA has a population of 18,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31030 is $59,313, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31030 is $148,000, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31030 is African American at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31030? ▼
ZIP code 31030 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 4,519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31030? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31030 are: Retail trade (52), Accommodation and food services (33), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31030? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31030 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 31030? ▼
In ZIP code 31030, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 31030? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31030 is 26.1 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 31030? ▼
In ZIP code 31030, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31030 is 22.8% 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 Fort Valley, 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.