Milledgeville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31061

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

43,755
71/sq mi: $54,263
Median income: $184,400
Median home value: 26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 31061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 612.8 square miles in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia. The area is home to 43,755 residents, producing a population density of 71 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 31061 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31061 sits at $54,263 (23% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,703. The poverty rate stands at 21.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $184,400 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $921 per month, and 59.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 31061 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 31061

Retail trade

188
Accommodation and food services

126
Health care and social assistance

102
Other services (except public administration)

79
Construction

59

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31061, Milledgeville, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

43,755

Population

612.8

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31061?

36.3

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 51.1%

African American 42.4%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$54,263

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$33,703

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31061 ranks nationally

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

19,594

Total Housing Units

15,846

Occupied Units

3,748

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.4%

Renter 40.6%

$184,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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

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

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Baldwin County Milledgeville, GA Georgia

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.