Pearson, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31642
Atkinson County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,898
- 10/sq mi
- $41,574
- Median income
- $69,300
- Median home value
- 7.0%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Pearson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31642 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 480.2 square miles in Pearson, Atkinson County, Georgia. The area is home to 4,898 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 31642 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31642 sits at $41,574 (41% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,783. The poverty rate stands at 27.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $69,300 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $680 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Atkinson County, so you can benchmark 31642 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 31642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31642.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31642, Pearson, 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
4,898
Population
480.2
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31642?
33.2
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
14.4%
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?
$41,574
Median Household Income
-41% vs state
$23,783
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31642 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$41,574 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,958
Total Housing Units
1,820
Occupied Units
138
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$69,300
Median Home Value
-71% vs state
$680
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 31642, employing approximately 786 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,425,000.
66
Businesses
786
Employees
$36.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 27.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.5% |
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 31642 vs 31650 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31650 | Willacoochee, GA | 3,311 | 11.5 mi |
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