Perry, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31069

Houston 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 13, 2026

18,948
76/sq mi: $74,501
Median income: $227,300
Median home value: 27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 31069 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 249.6 square miles in Perry, Houston County, Georgia. The area is home to 18,948 residents, producing a population density of 76 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 31069 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31069 sits at $74,501 (6% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $38,118. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $227,300 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,025 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31069 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Houston County, so you can benchmark 31069 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 31069

Retail trade

93
Accommodation and food services

89
Health care and social assistance

69
Construction

49
Professional, scientific, and technical services

46

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 31069, Perry, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

18,948

Population

249.6

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31069?

39.0

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 64.4%

African American 27.6%

Asian 2.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$38,118

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31069 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,501 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 57.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,710

Total Housing Units

9,217

Occupied Units

493

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%

Renter 30.4%

$227,300

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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

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 →

31088

50,163
31030

18,977
31069

18,948
31005

15,102
31025

1,226

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31069 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

31025

$133,839
31005

$110,461
31088

$83,082
31069

$74,501
31030

$59,313

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
31025	Elko, GA	1,226	7.0 mi
31088	Warner Robins, GA	50,163	11.3 mi
31005	Bonaire, GA	15,102	11.1 mi
31030	Fort Valley, GA	18,977	12.4 mi

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Houston County Perry, GA Georgia

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.