Cecil, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31627

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

239
105/sq mi
$29,500
Median income
$74,300
Median home value
1.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cecil pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
105
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31627 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.3 square miles in Cecil, Cook County, Georgia. The area is home to 239 residents, producing a population density of 105 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 31627 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31627 sits at $29,500 (58% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,420. The poverty rate stands at 44.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $74,300 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $1,150 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31627 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 31627 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 →

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 31627, Cecil, 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

239

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

105

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31627?

37.5

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 31.4%
African American 45.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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?

$29,500

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$23,420

Per Capita Income

44.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31627 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,500 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.6%

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

What does housing look like?

123

Total Housing Units

104

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$74,300

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$1,150

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 31627, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $427,000.

4

Businesses

20

Employees

$427K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 75.0%

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 31627 vs 31632 →

ZIP 31627 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 31627 ranks #5 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 31627 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 31627 ranks #5 of 5 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
31632 Hahira, GA 10,295 4.1 mi
31620 Adel, GA 10,690 6.0 mi
31625 Barney, GA 1,171 8.7 mi
31638 Morven, GA 1,045 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31627 in?
ZIP code 31627 (Cecil) 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 31627?
ZIP code 31627 in Cecil, GA has a population of 239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31627?
The median household income in ZIP 31627 is $29,500, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31627?
The median home value in ZIP 31627 is $74,300, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31627?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31627 is African American at 45.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31627?
ZIP code 31627 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31627?
In ZIP code 31627, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.6% 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 31627?
In ZIP code 31627, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31627?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31627 is 44.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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