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Americus, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31719

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

10,977
45/sq mi
$42,905
Median income
$81,600
Median home value
13.7%
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, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31719 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31719 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 243.9 square miles in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia. The area is home to 10,977 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 31719 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31719 sits at $42,905 (39% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $24,215. The poverty rate stands at 23.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $81,600 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $766 per month, and 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31719 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sumter County, so you can benchmark 31719 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 31719

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31719.

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 31719, 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

10,977

Population

243.9

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31719?

38.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 33.2%
African American 56.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$42,905

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$24,215

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31719 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,905 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,910

Total Housing Units

2,912

Occupied Units

998

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$81,600

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$766

Median Rent

1985

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

+27.4%

YoY Change (2023)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31719 have increased 27.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +13.4% 134
2020 -3.1% 130
2021 +5.0% 137
2022 +11.4% 152
2023 +27.4% 194

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 31719, employing approximately 1,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,197,000.

114

Businesses

1,618

Employees

$82.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 17.5%
Other services (except public administration) 18 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 12.3%
Construction 11 9.7%
Manufacturing 11 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.3%
Wholesale trade 5 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%

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
31780 Plains, GA 2,285 6.6 mi

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Related Areas

Sumter County Americus, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31719 in? ▼
ZIP code 31719 (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 31719? ▼
ZIP code 31719 in Americus, GA has a population of 10,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31719? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31719 is $42,905, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31719? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31719 is $81,600, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31719? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31719 is African American at 56.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31719? ▼
ZIP code 31719 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31719? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31719 are: Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (18), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31719? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31719 increased by 27.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 31719? ▼
In ZIP code 31719, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 31719? ▼
In ZIP code 31719, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31719? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31719 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Americus, GA

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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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