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Gray, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31032

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

13,993
36/sq mi
$82,934
Median income
$224,600
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gray pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 393.1 square miles in Gray, Jones County, Georgia. The area is home to 13,993 residents, producing a population density of 36 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 31032 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31032 sits at $82,934 (18% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $40,249. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $224,600 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $964 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Jones County, so you can benchmark 31032 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 31032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31032.

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 31032, Gray, 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

13,993

Population

393.1

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31032?

42.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 14.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$82,934

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$40,249

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31032 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,934 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,002

Total Housing Units

5,520

Occupied Units

482

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$224,600

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$964

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31032 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 128
2021 +11.8% 143
2022 +14.4% 164
2023 +3.7% 170
2024 +10.3% 187

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 244 business establishments in ZIP 31032, employing approximately 2,485 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,822,000.

244

Businesses

2,485

Employees

$84.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 34 13.9%
Construction 31 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 30 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 27 11.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 6.2%
Finance and insurance 12 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 2.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.0%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%

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 31032 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 31032 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 31032 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 31032 ranks the highest 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
31211 Macon, GA 16,282 7.4 mi
31033 Haddock, GA 2,660 8.8 mi
31038 Hillsboro, GA 761 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jones County

31033 standard
Haddock, GA
Pop: 2,660

Related Areas

Jones County Gray, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31032 in? ▼
ZIP code 31032 (Gray) is located in Jones County, Georgia. Jones County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jones-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31032? ▼
ZIP code 31032 in Gray, GA has a population of 13,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31032 is $82,934, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31032 is $224,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31032 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31032? ▼
ZIP code 31032 has 244 business establishments employing approximately 2,485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31032 are: Retail trade (34), Health care and social assistance (34), Construction (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31032 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 31032? ▼
In ZIP code 31032, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 31032? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31032 is 29.0 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 31032? ▼
In ZIP code 31032, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31032 is 9.7% 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 Gray, 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.