PlainZIP

Waverly Hall, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31831

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

3,095
18/sq mi
$98,214
Median income
$300,800
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waverly Hall pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31831 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31831 covers 172.9 square miles in Waverly Hall, Harris County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,095 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31831 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,214 (40% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $38,771. Local economic indicators show a 3.7% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $300,800 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,045 per month, and 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 31831 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harris County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 31831

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waverly Hall, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31831.

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 31831, Waverly Hall, 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

3,095

Population

172.9

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31831?

38.5

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 11.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$98,214

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$38,771

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31831 ranks nationally

Waverly Hall, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,214 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,710

Total Housing Units

1,470

Occupied Units

240

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$300,800

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,045

Median Rent

2002

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31831 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.9% 120
2020 +2.6% 123
2021 +9.2% 135
2022 +12.9% 152
2024 – 177

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 45 business establishments in ZIP 31831, employing approximately 247 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,409,000.

45

Businesses

247

Employees

$8.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 15.6%
Retail trade 6 13.3%
Wholesale trade 4 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.7%

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 31831 vs 31826 →

ZIP 31831 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 31831 ranks #2 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 31831 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 31831 ranks #4 of 6 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
31826 Shiloh, GA 2,350 7.6 mi
31807 Ellerslie, GA 2,483 6.5 mi
31829 Upatoi, GA 1,370 8.2 mi
31820 Midland, GA 8,473 10.1 mi
31823 Pine Mountain Valley, GA 754 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harris County

31808 standard
Fortson, GA
Pop: 6,679
31804 standard
Cataula, GA
Pop: 5,934
31822 standard
Pine Mountain, GA
Pop: 5,429
31811 standard
Hamilton, GA
Pop: 5,103
31807 standard
Ellerslie, GA
Pop: 2,483
31826 standard
Shiloh, GA
Pop: 2,350

Related Areas

Harris County Waverly Hall, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31831 in? ▼
ZIP code 31831 (Waverly Hall) 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 31831? ▼
ZIP code 31831 in Waverly Hall, GA has a population of 3,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31831? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31831 is $98,214, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31831? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31831 is $300,800, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31831? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31831 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31831? ▼
ZIP code 31831 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 247 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31831? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31831 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31831? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31831 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 31831? ▼
In ZIP code 31831, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 31831? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31831 is 32.5 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 31831? ▼
In ZIP code 31831, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31831? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31831 is 3.7% 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.