Pine Mountain, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31822
Harris County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,429
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,302
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pine Mountain pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31822 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 31822 (Pine Mountain, GA) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.3 in 2023 to 219.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31822 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pine Mountain, Harris County, Georgia, home to 5,429 residents across 296.7 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31822 reports a modest median household income of $66,302 (6% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,175. The poverty rate is 24.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $249,300 (4% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $943; 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harris County, so 31822 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 31822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pine Mountain, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31822.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
8 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 31822, Pine Mountain, 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
5,429
Population
296.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31822?
40.3
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$66,302
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$34,175
Per Capita Income
24.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31822 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Pine Mountain, 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)
$66,302 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
2,348housing units
2,348
Total Housing Units
1,993
Occupied Units
355
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$943
Median Rent
1993
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31822 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 143 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 161 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 193 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 210 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 220 |
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 106 business establishments in ZIP 31822, employing approximately 1,249 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,367,000.
106
Businesses
1,249
Employees
$48.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 14 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.8% |
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 31822 vs 31811 →
ZIP 31822 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31822
Pine Mountain (31822)
5,429 residents
- 31811
Hamilton (31811)
5,103 residents
- 31823 754
Pine Mountain Valley (31823)
754 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31822 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31811
Hamilton (31811)
$90,385 median income
- 31823
Pine Mountain Valley (31823)
$71,420 median income
- 31822
Pine Mountain (31822)
$66,302 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31822 ranks #3 of 3 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 31822, 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 (5,429 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 31822 in?
ZIP code 31822 (Pine Mountain) 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 31822?
ZIP code 31822 in Pine Mountain, GA has a population of 5,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31822?
The median household income in ZIP 31822 is $66,302, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31822?
The median home value in ZIP 31822 is $249,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31822?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31822 is White at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31822?
ZIP code 31822 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 1,249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31822?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31822 are: Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (16), Construction (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31822?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31822 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 31822?
In ZIP code 31822, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 31822?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31822 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31822?
In ZIP code 31822, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31822?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31822 is 24.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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