City: | Dublin, Georgia |
Names to Avoid: | Lollie |
Counties: | Laurens County[Primary] Wilkinson County |
Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00)%> |
Local Time: | 9:11:44 PM |
Population: | 29,051 [See All] |
Area Code: | 478 |
Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
Coordinates: | 32.4762, -82.9437 |
Land Area: | 233.47 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 31021 has 29,051 residents and 11,507 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 41.0 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (49.3%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (44.5%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.0%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
2020 Population: | 29,051Source: Census DHC |
2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 27,388Source: Census ACS |
2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 30,874Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
Population Density: | 124.4 people per sq mile |
Average Income: | $50,956Source: Census ACS |
Households: | 11,507Source: Census DHC |
Average House Value: | $178,500Source: Census ACS |
Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
Average Family Size: | 3.33Source: Census ACS |
Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 28,501 | 28,702 | 27,992 | 27,838 | 27,849 | 28,060 | 27,710 | 28,391 | 27,976 | 27,503 | 27,821 | 27,169 | 27,388 |
Decennial Census | 28,549 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29,051 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41
Male Median Age: 40.2
Female Median Age: 41.7
Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
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Male | 896 | 918 | 980 | 1,018 | 742 | 738 | 764 | 765 | 798 | 804 | 881 | 1,004 | 945 | 833 | 660 | 454 | 263 | 229 |
Female | 916 | 923 | 969 | 982 | 781 | 856 | 945 | 974 | 911 | 931 | 993 | 990 | 1,015 | 922 | 841 | 586 | 376 | 448 |
Total | 1,812 | 1,841 | 1,949 | 2,000 | 1,523 | 1,594 | 1,709 | 1,739 | 1,709 | 1,735 | 1,874 | 1,994 | 1,960 | 1,755 | 1,501 | 1,040 | 639 | 677 |
White: | 14,315 | 49.52% |
Black: | 12,915 | 44.67% |
Hispanic:* | 762 | 2.64% |
Asian: | 464 | 1.61% |
American Indian: | 65 | 0.22% |
Hawaiian: | 9 | 0.03% |
Other: | 379 | 1.31% |
Total: | 28,909 | 100% |
Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
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Males: | 13,692 | 47.13% | 40.2 years |
Females: | 15,359 | 52.87% | 41.7 years |
Total: | 29,051 | 100% | 41.0 years |
Native, born in the United States: | 26,556 | 96.96% |
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 320 | 1.17% |
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 184 | 0.67% |
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 328 | 1.87% |
Total Population: | 27,388 | 100% |
Total Native Population: | 26,876 | 98.13% |
Total Foreign-born Population: | 512 | 1.87% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $50,956, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $12,711 (33.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,875. Family households earn a median of $67,752 versus $21,509 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,243). By gender, male median income is $53,003 and female is $38,161, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,842 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.6%, which is far less than the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Median Household Income | $38,245 | $37,447 | $36,654 | $34,978 | $31,981 | $33,582 | $36,117 | $38,061 | $40,081 | $39,844 | $42,184 | $46,258 | $50,956 |
Median Family Income | $49,053 | $49,212 | $47,617 | $46,725 | $45,771 | $46,857 | $47,133 | $48,618 | $49,484 | $52,383 | $52,975 | $60,979 | $67,752 |
Median NonFamily Income | $17,576 | $15,859 | $17,050 | $17,888 | $16,589 | $17,173 | $21,089 | $21,500 | $22,314 | $19,174 | $19,710 | $19,278 | $21,509 |
Median Male Income | $37,565 | $39,925 | $40,766 | $40,677 | $40,972 | $40,925 | $40,909 | $41,171 | $43,878 | $43,838 | $46,460 | $49,785 | $53,003 |
Median Female Income | $30,589 | $31,838 | $31,993 | $31,877 | $31,394 | $31,624 | $31,614 | $31,617 | $32,744 | $32,045 | $30,597 | $35,049 | $38,161 |
Employed: | 10,878 | 50.78% |
Unemployed: | 822 | 3.84% |
Not In Labor Force: | 9,723 | 45.39% |
Total: | 21,423 | 100% |
Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,242 | 39.00% |
Service: | 2,169 | 19.94% |
Sales and Office: | 1,872 | 17.21% |
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,131 | 10.40% |
Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,464 | 13.46% |
Total Civilian Employed Population: | 10,878 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $178,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $75,400 (73.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,200. The median gross rent is $741, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $166 (28.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $135. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.21% (45.36% with a mortgage, 54.64% free-and-clear) and renters 41.79% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.74%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Median Home Value | $103,100 | $104,500 | $96,600 | $100,100 | $100,300 | $108,200 | $106,700 | $119,200 | $118,300 | $133,300 | $142,100 | $167,900 | $178,500 |
Less than $500: | 882 | 20.25% |
$500 to $999: | 2,144 | 49.23% |
$1,000 to $1,499: | 830 | 19.06% |
$1,500 to $1,999: | 190 | 4.36% |
$2,000 to $2,499: | 52 | 1.19% |
$2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
$3,000 or more: | 31 | 0.71% |
No Rent: | 226 | 5.19% |
Total: | 4,355 | 100% |
Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Median Rent | $575 | $607 | $608 | $592 | $562 | $552 | $589 | $596 | $606 | $603 | $668 | $686 | $741 |
Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,752 | 26.41% |
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,315 | 31.81% |
Renter Occupied: | 4,355 | 41.79% |
Total Occupied Housing Units: | 10,422 | 100% |
Occupied Housing Units: | 10,422 | 83.26% |
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,095 | 16.74% |
Total Housing Units: | 12,517 | 100% |
Single-Family Units: | 8,254 | 65.94% |
Multi-Family Units: | 2,115 | 16.90% |
Other Units: | 2,148 | 17.16% |
Total Housing Units: | 12,517 | 100% |
In 2023, 20.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.40%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.70%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 44.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (32.40%). The share of people in poverty is 22.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 5.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.11%). College enrollment is 21.99%, which is falls below the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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Less than 9th grade: | 520 | 2.78% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,013 | 10.78% |
High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7,239 | 38.75% |
Some college, no degree: | 3,628 | 19.42% |
Associate's degree: | 1,445 | 7.74% |
Bachelor's degree: | 1,820 | 9.74% |
Graduate or professional degree: | 2,014 | 10.78% |
Total: | 18,679 | 100% |
High school or higher: | 16,146 | 86.44% |
Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,834 | 20.53% |
Private Insurance: | 15,794 | 51.83% |
Public Insurance: | 11,832 | 38.83% |
No Insurance: | 2,845 | 9.34% |
Total: | 30,471 | 100% |
Has Health Insurance: | 27,626 | 90.66% |
Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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% of People in Poverty | 17.5% | 19.8% | 20.5% | 21.9% | 24.3% | 23.5% | 21.7% | 20.4% | 21.2% | 22.7% | 22.3% | 23.4% | 22.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
Nursery School, Preschool: | 347 | 5.95% |
Kindergarten: | 215 | 3.69% |
Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,515 | 43.11% |
High school (grades 9-12): | 1,474 | 25.27% |
College or graduate school: | 1,283 | 21.99% |
Total: | 5,834 | 100% |
Early Childhood: | 562 | 9.63% |
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4,204 | 72.06% |
ZIP Code 31021 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 877 business establishments, employing about 13,284 people with an annual payroll of $636,566,000. USPS data shows 12,602 residential mailboxes and 1,145 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
# Residential Mailboxes: | 12,602Source: USPS |
# Business Mailboxes: | 1,145Source: USPS |
Total Delivery Receptacles: | 13,719Source: USPS |
Single Family Delivery Units: | 10,879Source: USPS |
Multi Family Delivery Units: | 281Source: USPS |
# of Businesses: | 877Source: CBP |
1st Quarter Payroll: | $156,850,000Source: CBP |
Annual Payroll: | $636,566,000Source: CBP |
# of Employees: | 13,284Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 31021 is located in Laurens County, Georgia, within the Dublin, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20140) and Georgia's 12nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 58,811 people, about 49.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 31021. It covers 233.47 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.822 sq mi.
CBSA Name: | Dublin, GASource: Census |
CBSA Number: | 20140Source: Census |
CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
CBSA Population: | 58,811Source: Census |
MSA: | Source: Census |
Land Area: | 233.47 sq miSource: Census |
Water Area: | 2.822 sq miSource: Census |
Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
Congressional Land Area: | 8185.27 sq miSource: Census |
PMSA: | Source: Census |
Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
Place FIPS Code: | 1324376Source: Census |
Place Name: | Dublin city; GeorgiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 31021 is part of 2 school districts, including: Dublin City School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Laurens County School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 6 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.