PlainZIP

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
$114,468
Median income
$364,400
Median home value
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $50,839. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $364,400 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,842 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 31820, plus 6 more within Muscogee County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 31820

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midland, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31820.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 31820?

41.1

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.6%
African American 30.7%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$114,468

Median Household Income

+63% vs state

$50,839

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31820 ranks nationally

Midland, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,468 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,176

Total Housing Units

4,990

Occupied Units

186

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$364,400

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31820 ranks #4 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 31820 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 31820 ranks the highest of 8 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 4.3 mi
31829 Upatoi, GA 1,370 5.3 mi
31909 Columbus, GA 35,177 6.1 mi
31804 Cataula, GA 5,934 6.7 mi
31907 Columbus, GA 55,332 8.0 mi
31831 Waverly Hall, GA 3,095 10.1 mi
31906 Columbus, GA 21,757 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muscogee County

31907 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 55,332
31909 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 35,177
31904 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 32,871
31906 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 21,757
31903 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 20,128
31901 standard
Columbus, GA
Pop: 8,638

Related Areas

Muscogee County Midland, GA Georgia

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.

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