Wray, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31798

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

983
5/sq mi
$58,480
Median income
$66,800
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31798 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31798 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.6 square miles in Wray, Irwin County, Georgia. The area is home to 983 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 31798 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31798 sits at $58,480 (17% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,480. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $66,800 (72% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31798 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Irwin County, so you can benchmark 31798 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 →

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 31798, Wray, 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

983

Population

200.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31798?

47.4

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$58,480

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$28,480

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31798 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,480 26th percentile higher than 26% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

379

Total Housing Units

283

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.2%
Renter 2.8%

$66,800

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 31798, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,983,000.

12

Businesses

72

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 41.7%

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
31512 Ambrose, GA 2,248 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31798 in?
ZIP code 31798 (Wray) is located in Irwin County, Georgia. Irwin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/irwin-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31798?
ZIP code 31798 in Wray, GA has a population of 983 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31798?
The median household income in ZIP 31798 is $58,480, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31798?
The median home value in ZIP 31798 is $66,800, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31798?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31798 is White at 92.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31798?
ZIP code 31798 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31798?
In ZIP code 31798, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 31798?
In ZIP code 31798, approximately 97.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31798?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31798 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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