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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 31642?

33.2

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.2%
African American 14.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%

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

$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

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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 36.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.0%

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

Owner 62.1%
Renter 37.9%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
31650 Willacoochee, GA 3,311 11.5 mi

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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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