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 Moderate-density area
- $59,313
- Median income Below-median income area
- $148,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31030 (Fort Valley, GA) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.5 in 2023 to 226.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31030 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Valley, Peach County, Georgia, home to 18,977 residents across 450.8 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31030 reports a modest median household income of $59,313 (16% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,695. The poverty rate is 22.8%, 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 $148,000 (39% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $889; owner occupancy is 60.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Peach County, so 31030 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 31030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Valley, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31030.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 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 31030, Fort Valley, 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
18,977
Population
450.8
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31030?
36.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
7.0%
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?
$59,313
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$28,695
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31030 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Fort Valley, 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)
$59,313 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
7,707housing units
7,707
Total Housing Units
6,168
Occupied Units
1,539
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$148,000
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31030 vs 31057 →
ZIP 31030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31030
Fort Valley (31030)
18,977 residents
- 31069
Perry (31069)
18,948 residents
- 31008
Byron (31008)
18,453 residents
- 31057 2,182
Marshallville (31057)
2,182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31030 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31008
Byron (31008)
$83,992 median income
- 31069
Perry (31069)
$74,501 median income
- 31030
Fort Valley (31030)
$59,313 median income
- 31057 $23,601
Marshallville (31057)
$23,601 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31030, 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 (18,977 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 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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