Fortson, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31808
Harris County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,679
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $109,294
- Median income Above-median income area
- $291,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fortson pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31808 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31808 (Fortson, GA) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.8 in 2023 to 190.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31808 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fortson, Harris County, Georgia, home to 6,679 residents across 134.7 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31808 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,294 (55% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,416. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $291,700 (21% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 95.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,520.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 31808 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 31808
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fortson, GA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$49,416
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31808 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Fortson, 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)
$109,294 Top 9% higher than 91% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,369housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 31808 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31907
Columbus (31907)
55,332 residents
- 31909
Columbus (31909)
35,177 residents
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
32,871 residents
- 36867
Phenix City (36867)
22,210 residents
- 36870 18,783
Phenix City (36870)
18,783 residents
- 36877 11,414
Smiths Station (36877)
11,414 residents
- 31808 6,679
Fortson (31808)
6,679 residents
- 31804 5,934
Cataula (31804)
5,934 residents
- 31811 5,103
Hamilton (31811)
5,103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31808 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31808 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31808
Fortson (31808)
$109,294 median income
- 31804
Cataula (31804)
$103,095 median income
- 31811
Hamilton (31811)
$90,385 median income
- 36877
Smiths Station (36877)
$78,103 median income
- 36870
Phenix City (36870)
$72,500 median income
- 31909
Columbus (31909)
$69,166 median income
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
$66,291 median income
- 31907
Columbus (31907)
$54,453 median income
- 36867
Phenix City (36867)
$48,026 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31808 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31808, 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 (6,679 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 31808 in?
ZIP code 31808 (Fortson) 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 31808?
ZIP code 31808 in Fortson, GA has a population of 6,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31808?
The median household income in ZIP 31808 is $109,294, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31808?
The median home value in ZIP 31808 is $291,700, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31808?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31808 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31808?
ZIP code 31808 has 148 business establishments employing approximately 954 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31808?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31808 are: Construction (36), Other services (except public administration) (23), Retail trade (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31808?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31808 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 31808?
In ZIP code 31808, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 31808?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31808 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31808?
In ZIP code 31808, approximately 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31808?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31808 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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