Sylvester, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31791
Worth County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,354
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,530
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sylvester pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31791 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31791 (Sylvester, GA) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.4 in 2023 to 180.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31791 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sylvester, Worth County, Georgia, home to 12,354 residents across 492.2 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31791 reports a modest median household income of $61,530 (13% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,251. The poverty rate is 27.4%, 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 $101,200 (58% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $870; owner occupancy is 67.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Worth County, so 31791 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 31791
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sylvester, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31791.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
18 establishments
- Construction 17
Construction
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance 16
Finance and insurance
16 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 31791, Sylvester, 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
12,354
Population
492.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31791?
40.9
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$61,530
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$28,251
Per Capita Income
27.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31791 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Sylvester, 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)
$61,530 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,014housing units
5,014
Total Housing Units
4,347
Occupied Units
667
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,200
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$870
Median Rent
1983
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31791 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -4.0% | 136 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 155 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 176 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 177 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 180 |
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 211 business establishments in ZIP 31791, employing approximately 2,058 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,724,000.
211
Businesses
2,058
Employees
$80.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 15.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 17 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.3% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
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 31791 vs 31781 →
ZIP 31791 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31791
Sylvester (31791)
12,354 residents
- 31781 1,752
Poulan (31781)
1,752 residents
- 31789 1,236
Sumner (31789)
1,236 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31791 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31791 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31791
Sylvester (31791)
$61,530 median income
- 31789
Sumner (31789)
$55,720 median income
- 31781
Poulan (31781)
$52,991 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31791 ranks the highest of 3 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 31791, 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 (12,354 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 31791 in?
ZIP code 31791 (Sylvester) is located in Worth County, Georgia. Worth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worth-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31791?
ZIP code 31791 in Sylvester, GA has a population of 12,354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31791?
The median household income in ZIP 31791 is $61,530, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31791?
The median home value in ZIP 31791 is $101,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31791?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31791 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31791?
ZIP code 31791 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 2,058 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31791?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31791 are: Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (33), Wholesale trade (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31791?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31791 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 31791?
In ZIP code 31791, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 31791?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31791 is 24.3 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 31791?
In ZIP code 31791, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31791?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31791 is 27.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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