Box Springs, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31801
Marion County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,008
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,799
- Median income Below-median income area
- $201,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Box Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31801 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31801 covers 224.5 square miles in Box Springs, Marion County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,008 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31801 reports a modest median household income of $53,799 (24% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,018. The poverty rate is 25.8%, 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 $201,700 (16% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $707; owner occupancy is 90.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Marion County, so 31801 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 31801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Box Springs, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31801.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 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 31801, Box Springs, 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
3,008
Population
224.5
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31801?
48.3
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
7.1%
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?
$53,799
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$32,018
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31801 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Box Springs, 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)
$53,799 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,326housing units
1,326
Total Housing Units
1,256
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$707
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 31801, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,431,000.
28
Businesses
149
Employees
$7.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 17.9% |
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 31801 vs 31810 →
ZIP 31801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31801
Box Springs (31801)
3,008 residents
- 31829
Upatoi (31829)
1,370 residents
- 31810 225
Geneva (31810)
225 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31801, 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 (3,008 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 31801 in?
ZIP code 31801 (Box Springs) is located in Marion County, Georgia. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31801?
ZIP code 31801 in Box Springs, GA has a population of 3,008 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31801?
The median household income in ZIP 31801 is $53,799, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31801?
The median home value in ZIP 31801 is $201,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31801 is White at 68.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31801?
ZIP code 31801 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31801 are: Transportation and warehousing (7), Construction (6), Retail trade (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31801?
In ZIP code 31801, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 31801?
In ZIP code 31801, approximately 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31801 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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