Buena Vista, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31803

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

5,662
8/sq mi
$45,189
Median income
$104,900
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buena Vista pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31803 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 735.3 square miles in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. The area is home to 5,662 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 31803 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31803 sits at $45,189 (36% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,993. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $104,900 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $706 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31803 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 31803 sits relative to Georgia and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 31803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31803.

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 31803, Buena Vista, 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

5,662

Population

735.3

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31803?

40.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 47.9%
African American 43.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$45,189

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$27,993

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31803 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,189 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,381

Total Housing Units

1,827

Occupied Units

554

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$104,900

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$706

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 31803, employing approximately 1,415 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,115,000.

71

Businesses

1,415

Employees

$51.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 28.2%
Construction 8 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 11.3%
Finance and insurance 6 8.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.0%
Information 3 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31803 in?
ZIP code 31803 (Buena Vista) 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 31803?
ZIP code 31803 in Buena Vista, GA has a population of 5,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31803?
The median household income in ZIP 31803 is $45,189, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31803?
The median home value in ZIP 31803 is $104,900, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31803?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31803 is White at 47.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31803?
ZIP code 31803 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 1,415 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31803?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31803 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (8), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31803?
In ZIP code 31803, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 31803?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31803 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31803?
In ZIP code 31803, 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 31803?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31803 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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