PlainZIP

Irwinton, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31042

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

1,841
7/sq mi
$36,569
Median income
$83,000
Median home value
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31042 covers 252.2 square miles in Irwinton, Wilkinson County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,841 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31042 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,569 (48% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,398. Poverty here runs at 16.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $83,000 (66% below the state average); renters pay a median of $815 monthly, and 88.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Wilkinson County, letting you compare 31042 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 31042, Irwinton, 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

1,841

Population

252.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31042?

51.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 27.7%
African American 70.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$36,569

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$27,398

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31042 ranks nationally

Irwinton, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,569 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

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

What does housing look like?

857

Total Housing Units

722

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$83,000

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$815

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 31042, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,620,000.

20

Businesses

138

Employees

$3.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 20.0%
Information 3 15.0%

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 31042 vs 31054 →

ZIP 31042 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 31042 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 31042 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 31042 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
31054 Mc Intyre, GA 1,671 9.7 mi
31003 Allentown, GA 112 10.0 mi
31017 Danville, GA 1,985 9.5 mi
31090 Toomsboro, GA 1,038 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wilkinson County

31054 standard
Mc Intyre, GA
Pop: 1,671
31090 standard
Toomsboro, GA
Pop: 1,038
31003 standard
Allentown, GA
Pop: 112

Related Areas

Wilkinson County Irwinton, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31042 in? ▼
ZIP code 31042 (Irwinton) is located in Wilkinson County, Georgia. Wilkinson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wilkinson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31042? ▼
ZIP code 31042 in Irwinton, GA has a population of 1,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31042 is $36,569, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31042 is $83,000, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31042 is African American at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31042? ▼
ZIP code 31042 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31042? ▼
In ZIP code 31042, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 31042? ▼
In ZIP code 31042, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31042 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.