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 Low-density area
- $41,574
- Median income Below-median income area
- $69,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 3rd 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 covers 480.2 square miles in Pearson, Atkinson County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,898 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31642 reports a modest median household income of $41,574 (41% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,783. The poverty rate is 27.7%, 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 $69,300 (71% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $680; owner occupancy is 62.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Atkinson County, so 31642 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 31642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pearson, GA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$23,783
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31642 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Pearson, 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)
$41,574 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
1,958housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31642, 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 (4,898 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 31642 in?
ZIP code 31642 (Pearson) is located in Atkinson County, Georgia. Atkinson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/atkinson-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31642?
ZIP code 31642 in Pearson, GA has a population of 4,898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31642?
The median household income in ZIP 31642 is $41,574, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31642?
The median home value in ZIP 31642 is $69,300, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31642?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31642 is White at 56.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31642?
ZIP code 31642 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31642?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31642 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (8), Manufacturing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31642?
In ZIP code 31642, 36.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.0% 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 31642?
In ZIP code 31642, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31642?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31642 is 27.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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