PlainZIP

Cataula, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31804

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

5,934
44/sq mi
$103,095
Median income
$323,600
Median home value
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cataula pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31804 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31804 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cataula, Harris County, Georgia, home to 5,934 residents across 136.4 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31804 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,095 (47% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $45,909. Local economic indicators show a 8.5% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $323,600 (34% above the state average), median rent at $1,081 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 31804 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 31804

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cataula, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31804.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31804, Cataula, 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

5,934

Population

136.4

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31804?

43.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 11.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$103,095

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$45,909

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31804 ranks nationally

Cataula, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,095 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,345

Total Housing Units

2,191

Occupied Units

154

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$323,600

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$1,081

Median Rent

1999

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31804 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 143
2021 +9.6% 156
2022 +12.5% 176
2023 +8.9% 191
2024 +10.6% 212

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 31804, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,230,000.

82

Businesses

312

Employees

$11.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 25.6%
Retail trade 11 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.9%
Wholesale trade 3 3.7%

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 31804 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 31804 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31804 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 31804 ranks #5 of 9 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
31807 Ellerslie, GA 2,483 5.1 mi
31811 Hamilton, GA 5,103 6.3 mi
31820 Midland, GA 8,473 6.7 mi
31808 Fortson, GA 6,679 7.4 mi
31909 Columbus, GA 35,177 8.4 mi
31823 Pine Mountain Valley, GA 754 10.5 mi
31904 Columbus, GA 32,871 10.1 mi
31829 Upatoi, GA 1,370 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

31808 standard
Fortson, GA
Pop: 6,679
31822 standard
Pine Mountain, GA
Pop: 5,429
31811 standard
Hamilton, GA
Pop: 5,103
31831 standard
Waverly Hall, GA
Pop: 3,095
31807 standard
Ellerslie, GA
Pop: 2,483
31826 standard
Shiloh, GA
Pop: 2,350

Related Areas

Harris County Cataula, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31804 in? ▼
ZIP code 31804 (Cataula) is located in Harris County, Georgia. Harris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harris-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31804? ▼
ZIP code 31804 in Cataula, GA has a population of 5,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31804? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31804 is $103,095, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31804? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31804 is $323,600, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31804? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31804 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31804? ▼
ZIP code 31804 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31804? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31804 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31804? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31804 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 31804? ▼
In ZIP code 31804, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 31804? ▼
In ZIP code 31804, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31804? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31804 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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