Perry, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31069
Houston County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,948
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,501
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Perry pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 76
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31069 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 31069 (Perry, GA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.6 in 2023 to 232.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31069 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perry, Houston County, Georgia, home to 18,948 residents across 249.6 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31069 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,501 (6% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,118. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $227,300 (6% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,025; 69.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houston County, so 31069 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 31069
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perry, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31069.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 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 31069, Perry, 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
18,948
Population
249.6
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31069?
39.0
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
3.2%
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?
$74,501
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$38,118
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31069 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Perry, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,501 Top 35% higher than 65% of 677 Georgia 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
9,710housing units
9,710
Total Housing Units
9,217
Occupied Units
493
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,300
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,025
Median Rent
1993
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31069 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 145 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 160 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 192 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 215 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 233 |
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 533 business establishments in ZIP 31069, employing approximately 10,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $438,035,000.
533
Businesses
10,029
Employees
$438.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 93 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 49 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.7% |
| Information | 8 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 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 31069 vs 31025 →
ZIP 31069 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31088
Warner Robins (31088)
50,163 residents
- 31030 18,977
Fort Valley (31030)
18,977 residents
- 31069 18,948
Perry (31069)
18,948 residents
- 31005 15,102
Bonaire (31005)
15,102 residents
- 31025 1,226
Elko (31025)
1,226 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31069 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31069 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31025
Elko (31025)
$133,839 median income
- 31005
Bonaire (31005)
$110,461 median income
- 31088
Warner Robins (31088)
$83,082 median income
- 31069
Perry (31069)
$74,501 median income
- 31030
Fort Valley (31030)
$59,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31069 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31069, 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 (18,948 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 31069 in?
ZIP code 31069 (Perry) is located in Houston County, Georgia. Houston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houston-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31069?
ZIP code 31069 in Perry, GA has a population of 18,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31069?
The median household income in ZIP 31069 is $74,501, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31069?
The median home value in ZIP 31069 is $227,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31069 is White at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31069?
ZIP code 31069 has 533 business establishments employing approximately 10,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31069?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31069 are: Retail trade (93), Accommodation and food services (89), Health care and social assistance (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31069?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31069 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 31069?
In ZIP code 31069, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 31069?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31069 is 21.6 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 31069?
In ZIP code 31069, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31069?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31069 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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