ZIP Code 31808
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Fortson · Harris County · Georgia
- Population
- 6,679
- Median income
- $109,294
- Median home value
- $291,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.2%
- Land area
- 134.7 sq mi
50/sq mi
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
New York
ZIP code 31808 in Fortson, Georgia has a population of 6,679. The median household income is $109,294, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $291,700, 5% above the US average. 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 31808 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 134.7 square miles in Fortson, Harris County, Georgia. The area is home to 6,679 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 31808 against Georgia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31808 sits at $109,294 (55% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $49,416. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $291,700 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,520 per month, and 95.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31808 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harris County, so you can benchmark 31808 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 31808
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31808.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 10
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31808, Fortson, 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
6,679
Population
134.7
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31808?
38.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.1%
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?
$109,294
Median Household Income
+55% vs state
$49,416
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,369
Total Housing Units
3,112
Occupied Units
257
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$291,700
Median Home Value
+21% vs state
$1,520
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31808 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 142 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 155 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 171 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 185 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 190 |
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 148 business establishments in ZIP 31808, employing approximately 954 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,899,000.
148
Businesses
954
Employees
$59.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 36 | 24.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 2.0% |
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 31808 vs 31904 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31904 | Columbus, GA | 32,871 | 5.4 mi |
| 36867 | Phenix City, AL | 22,210 | 9.4 mi |
| 31804 | Cataula, GA | 5,934 | 7.4 mi |
| 36877 | Smiths Station, AL | 11,414 | 7.3 mi |
| 31909 | Columbus, GA | 35,177 | 7.9 mi |
| 31811 | Hamilton, GA | 5,103 | 8.8 mi |
| 31907 | Columbus, GA | 55,332 | 12.1 mi |
| 36870 | Phenix City, AL | 18,783 | 12.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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