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 Moderate-density area
- $42,905
- Median income Below-median income area
- $81,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia, home to 10,977 residents across 243.9 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31719 reports a modest median household income of $42,905 (39% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,215. The poverty rate is 23.7%, 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 $81,600 (66% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $766; owner occupancy is 60.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sumter County, so 31719 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 31719
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Americus, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31719.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 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 31719, Americus, 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
10,977
Population
243.9
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31719?
38.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
4.3%
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?
$42,905
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$24,215
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31719 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Americus, 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)
$42,905 9th percentile higher than 9% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,910housing units
3,910
Total Housing Units
2,912
Occupied Units
998
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$81,600
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31719 vs 31780 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31780 | Plains, GA | 2,285 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31719, 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 (10,977 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 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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