PlainZIP

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
$109,294
Median income
$291,700
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $49,416. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harris County, letting you compare 31808 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 31808

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fortson, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31808.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 31808?

38.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 69.8%
African American 17.8%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$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

How ZIP 31808 ranks nationally

Fortson, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,294 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

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

Owner 95.4%
Renter 4.6%

$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 31808 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 31808 ranks #7 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 31808 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 31808 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

31804 standard
Cataula, GA
Pop: 5,934
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 Fortson, GA Georgia

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.

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