Richland, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31825

Stewart County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,312
7/sq mi
$28,698
Median income
$73,100
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31825 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 340.0 square miles in Richland, Stewart County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,312 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31825 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31825 sits at $28,698 (59% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $22,317. The poverty rate stands at 26.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $73,100 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $625 per month, and 55.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31825 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Stewart County, so you can benchmark 31825 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31825

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31825.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31825, Richland, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,312

Population

340.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31825?

39.0

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 32.8%
African American 64.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$28,698

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$22,317

Per Capita Income

26.5%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

34.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31825 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,698 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,373

Total Housing Units

1,175

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.7%
Renter 44.3%

$73,100

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 31825, employing approximately 447 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,174,000.

34

Businesses

447

Employees

$18.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 32.4%
Construction 3 8.8%
Finance and insurance 3 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
31824 Preston, GA 1,838 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31825 in?
ZIP code 31825 (Richland) is located in Stewart County, Georgia. Stewart County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stewart-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31825?
ZIP code 31825 in Richland, GA has a population of 2,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31825?
The median household income in ZIP 31825 is $28,698, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31825?
The median home value in ZIP 31825 is $73,100, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31825?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31825 is African American at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31825?
ZIP code 31825 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 447 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31825?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31825 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31825?
In ZIP code 31825, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 31825?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31825 is 34.2 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 31825?
In ZIP code 31825, approximately 55.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31825?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31825 is 26.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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