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 Moderate-density area
- $54,542
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gordon, Twiggs County, Georgia, home to 6,576 residents across 344.3 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31031 reports a modest median household income of $54,542 (22% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,169. The poverty rate is 21.3%, 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 $124,700 (48% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $810; owner occupancy is 81.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Twiggs County, so 31031 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 31031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gordon, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31031.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 31031, Gordon, 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
6,576
Population
344.3
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31031?
33.4
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$54,542
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$28,169
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31031 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Gordon, 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)
$54,542 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,891housing units
2,891
Total Housing Units
2,568
Occupied Units
323
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,700
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31031, 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 (6,576 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 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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