Milledgeville, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31061
Baldwin County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,755
- 71/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,263
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milledgeville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 71
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31061 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31061 (Milledgeville, GA) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.4 in 2023 to 243.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31061 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia, with 43,755 residents across 612.8 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31061 reports a modest median household income of $54,263 (23% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,703. The poverty rate is 21.8%, 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 $184,400 (23% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $921; owner occupancy is 59.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Baldwin County, so 31061 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 31061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milledgeville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31061.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
188 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
126 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Construction 59
Construction
59 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 31061, Milledgeville, 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
43,755
Population
612.8
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31061?
36.3
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.9%
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?
$54,263
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,703
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31061 ranks nationally
Milledgeville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,263 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,594housing units
19,594
Total Housing Units
15,846
Occupied Units
3,748
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,400
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$921
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31061 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 154 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 171 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 201 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 220 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 243 |
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 832 business establishments in ZIP 31061, employing approximately 11,642 people with a combined annual payroll of $490,719,000.
832
Businesses
11,642
Employees
$490.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 188 | 22.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 126 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 59 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.0% |
| Information | 13 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.6% |
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 31061 vs 31062 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31062 | Milledgeville, GA | 495 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31061, 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 (43,755 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 31061 in?
ZIP code 31061 (Milledgeville) is located in Baldwin County, Georgia. Baldwin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baldwin-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31061?
ZIP code 31061 in Milledgeville, GA has a population of 43,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31061?
The median household income in ZIP 31061 is $54,263, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31061?
The median home value in ZIP 31061 is $184,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31061?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31061 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31061?
ZIP code 31061 has 832 business establishments employing approximately 11,642 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31061?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31061 are: Retail trade (188), Accommodation and food services (126), Health care and social assistance (102). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31061?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31061 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 31061?
In ZIP code 31061, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 31061?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31061 is 25.1 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 31061?
In ZIP code 31061, approximately 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31061?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31061 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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