Hillsboro, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31038

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

761
3/sq mi
$49,826
Median income
$106,500
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31038 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 237.8 square miles in Hillsboro, Jasper County, Georgia. The area is home to 761 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 31038 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31038 sits at $49,826 (29% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,437. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $106,500 (56% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 31038 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 →

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 31038, Hillsboro, 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

761

Population

237.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31038?

61.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 10.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$49,826

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$34,437

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31038 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,826 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

293

Total Housing Units

293

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$106,500

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 31038, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $518,000.

6

Businesses

37

Employees

$518K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 31038 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 31038 ranks #4 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 31038 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 31038 ranks #4 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
31032 Gray, GA 13,993 9.8 mi
31064 Monticello, GA 9,450 10.7 mi
31046 Juliette, GA 3,343 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31038 in?
ZIP code 31038 (Hillsboro) is located in Jasper County, Georgia. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31038?
ZIP code 31038 in Hillsboro, GA has a population of 761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31038?
The median household income in ZIP 31038 is $49,826, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31038?
The median home value in ZIP 31038 is $106,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31038?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31038 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31038?
ZIP code 31038 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31038?
In ZIP code 31038, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31038?
In ZIP code 31038, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31038?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31038 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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