Pelham, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31779
Mitchell County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,927
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,530
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pelham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31779 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31779 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pelham, Mitchell County, Georgia, home to 9,927 residents across 366.3 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31779 reports a modest median household income of $47,530 (32% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,599. The poverty rate is 22.9%, 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 $112,000 (53% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $744; owner occupancy is 67.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Mitchell County, so 31779 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 31779
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pelham, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31779.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade 9
Wholesale trade
9 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 31779, Pelham, 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
9,927
Population
366.3
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31779?
38.7
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
1.0%
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?
$47,530
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$22,599
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31779 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Pelham, 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)
$47,530 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
3,458housing units
3,458
Total Housing Units
2,949
Occupied Units
509
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,000
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$744
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 117 business establishments in ZIP 31779, employing approximately 939 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,938,000.
117
Businesses
939
Employees
$30.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 24.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 14 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.4% |
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 31779 vs 39827 →
ZIP 31779 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31779
Pelham (31779)
9,927 residents
- 31730
Camilla (31730)
9,682 residents
- 39827 3,842
Cairo (39827)
3,842 residents
- 31773 3,729
Ochlocknee (31773)
3,729 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31779 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31779 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31773
Ochlocknee (31773)
$80,125 median income
- 39827
Cairo (39827)
$61,172 median income
- 31730
Camilla (31730)
$58,500 median income
- 31779
Pelham (31779)
$47,530 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31779 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31779, 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 (9,927 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 31779 in?
ZIP code 31779 (Pelham) is located in Mitchell County, Georgia. Mitchell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mitchell-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31779?
ZIP code 31779 in Pelham, GA has a population of 9,927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31779?
The median household income in ZIP 31779 is $47,530, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31779?
The median home value in ZIP 31779 is $112,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31779?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31779 is White at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31779?
ZIP code 31779 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31779?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31779 are: Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31779?
In ZIP code 31779, 45.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 31779?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31779 is 23.9 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 31779?
In ZIP code 31779, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31779?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31779 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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