Midland, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31820
Muscogee County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,473
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $114,468
- Median income Above-median income area
- $364,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midland pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31820 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 31820 (Midland, GA) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 164.4 in 2023 to 181.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31820 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midland, Muscogee County, Georgia, home to 8,473 residents across 103.6 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31820 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,468 (63% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,839. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $364,400 (51% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 90.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,842.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muscogee County, so 31820 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 31820
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midland, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31820.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 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 31820, Midland, 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
8,473
Population
103.6
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31820?
41.1
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
8.5%
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?
$114,468
Median Household Income
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$50,839
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31820 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Midland, 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)
$114,468 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
5,176housing units
5,176
Total Housing Units
4,990
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,400
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,842
Median Rent
2004
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
+10.5%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31820 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 130 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 142 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 154 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 164 |
| 2024 | +10.5% | 182 |
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 152 business establishments in ZIP 31820, employing approximately 5,491 people with a combined annual payroll of $314,131,000.
152
Businesses
5,491
Employees
$314.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 18 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.6% |
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 31820 vs 31807 →
ZIP 31820 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
- 31906 21,757
Columbus (31906)
21,757 residents
- 31820 8,473
Midland (31820)
8,473 residents
- 31804 5,934
Cataula (31804)
5,934 residents
- 31831 3,095
Waverly Hall (31831)
3,095 residents
- 31807 2,483
Ellerslie (31807)
2,483 residents
- 31829 1,370
Upatoi (31829)
1,370 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31820 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31820 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31820
Midland (31820)
$114,468 median income
- 31829
Upatoi (31829)
$109,764 median income
- 31807
Ellerslie (31807)
$109,345 median income
- 31804
Cataula (31804)
$103,095 median income
- 31831
Waverly Hall (31831)
$98,214 median income
- 31909
Columbus (31909)
$69,166 median income
- 31907
Columbus (31907)
$54,453 median income
- 31906 $44,965
Columbus (31906)
$44,965 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31820 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31820, 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 (8,473 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 31820 in?
ZIP code 31820 (Midland) is located in Muscogee County, Georgia. Muscogee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muscogee-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31820?
ZIP code 31820 in Midland, GA has a population of 8,473 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31820?
The median household income in ZIP 31820 is $114,468, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31820?
The median home value in ZIP 31820 is $364,400, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31820?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31820 is White at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31820?
ZIP code 31820 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 5,491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31820?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31820 are: Health care and social assistance (21), Construction (18), Retail trade (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31820?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31820 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 31820?
In ZIP code 31820, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% 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 31820?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31820 is 25.9 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 31820?
In ZIP code 31820, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31820?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31820 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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