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Hawkinsville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31036

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

12,998
20/sq mi
$50,482
Median income
$163,000
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hawkinsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31036 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 653.2 square miles in Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, Georgia. The area is home to 12,998 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 31036 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31036 sits at $50,482 (28% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,088. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $163,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $796 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31036 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 31036 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 31036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31036.

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 31036, Hawkinsville, 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

12,998

Population

653.2

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31036?

45.9

Median Age

42.8%

Male

57.2%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 28.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$50,482

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$28,088

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31036 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,482 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,916

Total Housing Units

3,988

Occupied Units

928

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$163,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$796

Median Rent

1986

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

+36.7%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31036 have increased 36.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 136
2021 +9.9% 150
2022 +15.7% 173
2023 +4.3% 181
2024 +36.7% 247

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 176 business establishments in ZIP 31036, employing approximately 2,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,047,000.

176

Businesses

2,254

Employees

$99.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 18.8%
Health care and social assistance 27 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 22 12.5%
Construction 16 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 15 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 8.0%
Finance and insurance 12 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.8%
Manufacturing 6 3.4%
Wholesale trade 4 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.7%

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 31036 vs 31071 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
31071 Pineview, GA 1,199 10.0 mi

Related Areas

Pulaski County Hawkinsville, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31036 in? ▼
ZIP code 31036 (Hawkinsville) is located in Pulaski County, Georgia. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31036? ▼
ZIP code 31036 in Hawkinsville, GA has a population of 12,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31036 is $50,482, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31036 is $163,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31036 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31036? ▼
ZIP code 31036 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 2,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31036? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31036 are: Retail trade (33), Health care and social assistance (27), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31036? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31036 increased by 36.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 31036? ▼
In ZIP code 31036, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 31036? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31036 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31036? ▼
In ZIP code 31036, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31036 is 16.3% 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 Hawkinsville, 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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