Wrightsville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31096

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

7,395
17/sq mi
$46,282
Median income
$91,300
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Wrightsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31096 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31096 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wrightsville, Johnson County, Georgia, home to 7,395 residents across 442.8 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31096 reports a modest median household income of $46,282 (34% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,335. The poverty rate is 27.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,300 (62% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $675; owner occupancy is 76.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Johnson County, so 31096 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 31096

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wrightsville, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31096.

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 31096, Wrightsville, 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

7,395

Population

442.8

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31096?

42.5

Median Age

60.1%

Male

39.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 53.8%
African American 41.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$46,282

Median Household Income

-34% vs state ZIP avg

$23,335

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,628

Total Housing Units

2,368

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$91,300

Median Home Value

-62% vs state ZIP avg

$675

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 31096, employing approximately 725 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,595,000.

105

Businesses

725

Employees

$24.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 18 17.1%
Retail trade 17 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 14 13.3%
Construction 8 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 7.6%
Finance and insurance 7 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.7%
Wholesale trade 5 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 3.8%
Manufacturing 4 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 31096 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 31096 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 31096 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 31096 ranks #2 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
31035 Harrison, GA 1,364 8.5 mi
31027 East Dublin, GA 10,012 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31096 in?
ZIP code 31096 (Wrightsville) is located in Johnson County, Georgia. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31096?
ZIP code 31096 in Wrightsville, GA has a population of 7,395 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31096?
The median household income in ZIP 31096 is $46,282, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31096?
The median home value in ZIP 31096 is $91,300, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31096?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31096 is White at 53.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31096?
ZIP code 31096 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 725 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31096?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31096 are: Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31096?
In ZIP code 31096, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 31096?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31096 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 31096?
In ZIP code 31096, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31096?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31096 is 27.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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