PlainZIP

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
$36,094
Median income
$99,300
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,455. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Housing costs here run $99,300 for a typical home value (59% below the state average), with rent averaging $867 a month; 51.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 31089 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 31089?

35.6

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 39.4%
African American 56.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$23,455

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31089 ranks nationally

Tennille, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,094 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,088

Total Housing Units

1,671

Occupied Units

417

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.3%
Renter 48.7%

$99,300

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31089 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31089 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31067 Oconee, GA 222 4.3 mi
31082 Sandersville, GA 10,408 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

31082 standard
Sandersville, GA
Pop: 10,408
31018 standard
Davisboro, GA
Pop: 2,837
31035 standard
Harrison, GA
Pop: 1,364
30820 standard
Mitchell, GA
Pop: 1,205
31094 standard
Warthen, GA
Pop: 1,114
31067 standard
Oconee, GA
Pop: 222

Related Areas

Washington County Tennille, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.