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Adel, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31620

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

10,690
33/sq mi
$51,597
Median income
$160,500
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Adel pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 323.0 square miles in Adel, Cook County, Georgia. The area is home to 10,690 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 31620 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31620 sits at $51,597 (27% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,782. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $160,500 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $958 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 31620 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 31620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31620.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31620, Adel, GA · 2023 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

10,690

Population

323.0

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31620?

35.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 27.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$51,597

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$27,782

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31620 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,597 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,609

Total Housing Units

3,848

Occupied Units

761

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$160,500

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$958

Median Rent

1987

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

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31620 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.7% 132
2021 +11.5% 147
2022 +30.9% 193
2023 -3.2% 187
2024 +10.1% 206

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 271 business establishments in ZIP 31620, employing approximately 3,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,764,000.

271

Businesses

3,011

Employees

$127.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 21.4%
Health care and social assistance 36 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 31 11.4%
Manufacturing 26 9.6%
Construction 23 8.5%
Finance and insurance 20 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 13 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.0%
Wholesale trade 7 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.6%
Information 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%

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 31620 vs 31647 →

ZIP 31620 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 31620 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 31620 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 31620 ranks #5 of 6 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
31647 Sparks, GA 3,535 6.4 mi
31627 Cecil, GA 239 6.0 mi
31747 Ellenton, GA 281 9.7 mi
31632 Hahira, GA 10,295 10.1 mi
31625 Barney, GA 1,171 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cook County

31647 standard
Sparks, GA
Pop: 3,535
31627 standard
Cecil, GA
Pop: 239

Related Areas

Cook County Adel, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31620 in? ▼
ZIP code 31620 (Adel) is located in Cook County, Georgia. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31620? ▼
ZIP code 31620 in Adel, GA has a population of 10,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31620? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31620 is $51,597, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31620? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31620 is $160,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31620? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31620 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31620? ▼
ZIP code 31620 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 3,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31620? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31620 are: Retail trade (58), Health care and social assistance (36), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31620? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31620 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 31620? ▼
In ZIP code 31620, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 31620? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31620 is 25.0 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 31620? ▼
In ZIP code 31620, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31620? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31620 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Adel, GA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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