Tennille, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31089
Washington County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,838
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $36,094
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tennille pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31089 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31089 covers 396.6 square miles in Tennille, Washington County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,838 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31089 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,094 (49% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,455. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,300 (59% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $867; owner occupancy is 51.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 31089 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 31089
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tennille, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31089.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 31089, Tennille, 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
4,838
Population
396.6
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31089?
35.6
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$36,094
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$23,455
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31089 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Tennille, 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)
$36,094 4th percentile higher than 4% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,088housing units
2,088
Total Housing Units
1,671
Occupied Units
417
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,300
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$867
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 31089, employing approximately 421 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,297,000.
43
Businesses
421
Employees
$20.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.0% |
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 31089 vs 31067 →
ZIP 31089 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31082
Sandersville (31082)
10,408 residents
- 31089
Tennille (31089)
4,838 residents
- 31067 222
Oconee (31067)
222 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31089 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31089 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31067
Oconee (31067)
$58,942 median income
- 31082
Sandersville (31082)
$57,308 median income
- 31089
Tennille (31089)
$36,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31089 ranks #3 of 3 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 31089, 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 (4,838 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 31089 in?
ZIP code 31089 (Tennille) is located in Washington County, Georgia. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31089?
ZIP code 31089 in Tennille, GA has a population of 4,838 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31089?
The median household income in ZIP 31089 is $36,094, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31089?
The median home value in ZIP 31089 is $99,300, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31089?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31089 is African American at 56.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31089?
ZIP code 31089 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 421 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31089?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31089 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31089?
In ZIP code 31089, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 31089?
In ZIP code 31089, approximately 51.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31089?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31089 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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