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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
$61,530
Median income
$101,200
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sylvester pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th 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.

ZIP code 31791 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 492.2 square miles in Sylvester, Worth County, Georgia. The area is home to 12,354 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 31791 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31791 sits at $61,530 (13% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,251. The poverty rate stands at 27.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $101,200 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $870 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31791 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Worth County, so you can benchmark 31791 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 31791

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31791.

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 31791, Sylvester, 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

12,354

Population

492.2

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31791?

40.9

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 56.6%
African American 35.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$28,251

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31791 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,530 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,014

Total Housing Units

4,347

Occupied Units

667

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$101,200

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$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

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ZIP 31791 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 31791 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 31791 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 31791 ranks the highest 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
31781 Poulan, GA 1,752 5.1 mi
31789 Sumner, GA 1,236 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worth County

31775 standard
Omega, GA
Pop: 2,979
31781 standard
Poulan, GA
Pop: 1,752
31789 standard
Sumner, GA
Pop: 1,236
31796 standard
Warwick, GA
Pop: 1,112
31772 standard
Oakfield, GA
Pop: 482

Related Areas

Worth County Sylvester, GA Georgia

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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Official Data Resources for Sylvester, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.