Patterson, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31557
Pierce County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,043
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $47,083
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Patterson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31557 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31557 covers 284.4 square miles in Patterson, Pierce County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,043 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31557 reports a modest median household income of $47,083 (33% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,562. The poverty rate is 23.1%, 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 $109,300 (55% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $783; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Pierce County, so 31557 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 31557
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Patterson, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31557.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 31557, Patterson, 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
3,043
Population
284.4
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31557?
38.5
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
2.4%
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?
$47,083
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$26,562
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31557 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Patterson, 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)
$47,083 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
1,471housing units
1,471
Total Housing Units
1,328
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,300
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$783
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 31557, employing approximately 518 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,588,000.
50
Businesses
518
Employees
$38.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 24.0% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 18.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 31557 vs 31556 →
ZIP 31557 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31557
Patterson (31557)
3,043 residents
- 31560
Screven (31560)
2,842 residents
- 31518 704
Bristol (31518)
704 residents
- 31556 67
Offerman (31556)
67 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31557 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31557 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31518
Bristol (31518)
$92,563 median income
- 31557
Patterson (31557)
$47,083 median income
- 31560
Screven (31560)
$42,540 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31557 ranks #2 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 31557, 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 (3,043 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 31557 in?
ZIP code 31557 (Patterson) is located in Pierce County, Georgia. Pierce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pierce-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31557?
ZIP code 31557 in Patterson, GA has a population of 3,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31557?
The median household income in ZIP 31557 is $47,083, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31557?
The median home value in ZIP 31557 is $109,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31557?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31557 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31557?
ZIP code 31557 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 518 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31557?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31557 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31557?
In ZIP code 31557, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 31557?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31557 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31557?
In ZIP code 31557, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31557?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31557 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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