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Gordon, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31031

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

6,576
19/sq mi
$54,542
Median income
$124,700
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gordon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31031 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 344.3 square miles in Gordon, Twiggs County, Georgia. The area is home to 6,576 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 31031 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31031 sits at $54,542 (22% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,169. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $124,700 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $810 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31031 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Twiggs County, so you can benchmark 31031 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 31031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31031.

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 31031, Gordon, 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

6,576

Population

344.3

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31031?

33.4

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 69.2%
African American 26.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$54,542

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$28,169

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31031 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,542 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,891

Total Housing Units

2,568

Occupied Units

323

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$124,700

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$810

Median Rent

1985

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31031 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 142
2021 +3.3% 147
2022 +28.8% 189
2023 +16.1% 219
2024 +0.6% 221

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 75 business establishments in ZIP 31031, employing approximately 1,174 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,809,000.

75

Businesses

1,174

Employees

$57.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 17 22.7%
Retail trade 13 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 12.0%
Construction 8 10.7%
Manufacturing 6 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.3%

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 31031 vs 31054 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
31054 Mc Intyre, GA 1,671 7.3 mi

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Pop: 2,911
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Pop: 2,541
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Pop: 1,985

Related Areas

Twiggs County Gordon, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31031 in? ▼
ZIP code 31031 (Gordon) is located in Twiggs County, Georgia. Twiggs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/twiggs-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31031? ▼
ZIP code 31031 in Gordon, GA has a population of 6,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31031 is $54,542, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31031 is $124,700, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31031 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31031? ▼
ZIP code 31031 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 1,174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31031 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31031? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31031 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 31031? ▼
In ZIP code 31031, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 31031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31031 is 27.7 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 31031? ▼
In ZIP code 31031, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31031 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gordon, 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.

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