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Americus, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31709

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

16,019
49/sq mi
$41,531
Median income
$139,800
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31709 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31709 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 328.9 square miles in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia. The area is home to 16,019 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 31709 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31709 sits at $41,531 (41% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,941. The poverty rate stands at 26.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $139,800 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $893 per month, and 45.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31709 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sumter County, so you can benchmark 31709 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 31709

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31709.

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 31709, Americus, 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

16,019

Population

328.9

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31709?

30.9

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 43.2%
African American 48.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$41,531

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$27,941

Per Capita Income

26.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31709 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,531 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

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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,680

Total Housing Units

5,945

Occupied Units

735

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.4%
Renter 54.6%

$139,800

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$893

Median Rent

1977

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31709 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 133
2021 +7.0% 142
2022 +8.1% 154
2023 +16.4% 179
2024 +3.1% 184

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 423 business establishments in ZIP 31709, employing approximately 6,422 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,604,000.

423

Businesses

6,422

Employees

$248.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 93 22.0%
Health care and social assistance 64 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 47 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 46 10.9%
Finance and insurance 38 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 6.2%
Manufacturing 16 3.8%
Wholesale trade 16 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.5%
Construction 13 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.1%
Information 8 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Educational services 4 0.9%

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 31709 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 31709 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 31709 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 31709 ranks #3 of 3 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
31711 Andersonville, GA 867 8.8 mi
31764 Leslie, GA 1,296 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sumter County

31719 standard
Americus, GA
Pop: 10,977
31780 standard
Plains, GA
Pop: 2,285
31764 standard
Leslie, GA
Pop: 1,296
31711 standard
Andersonville, GA
Pop: 867
31735 standard
Cobb, GA
Pop: 817
31743 standard
De Soto, GA
Pop: 630

Related Areas

Sumter County Americus, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31709 in? ▼
ZIP code 31709 (Americus) is located in Sumter County, Georgia. Sumter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sumter-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31709? ▼
ZIP code 31709 in Americus, GA has a population of 16,019 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31709? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31709 is $41,531, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31709? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31709 is $139,800, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31709? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31709 is African American at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31709? ▼
ZIP code 31709 has 423 business establishments employing approximately 6,422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31709? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31709 are: Retail trade (93), Health care and social assistance (64), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31709? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31709 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 31709? ▼
In ZIP code 31709, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 31709? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31709 is 17.2 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 31709? ▼
In ZIP code 31709, approximately 45.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31709? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31709 is 26.2% 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 Americus, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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