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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 31031 has 5,770 residents and 2,336 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 41.8 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.3%, much higher than the state average of 51.9%) and Black or African American (29.7%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	5,770Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	6,948Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	6,154Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	45.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$54,542Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,336Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$124,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.46Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.24Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,216	7,065	6,697	5,965	5,894	6,098	6,217	6,213	6,780	7,251	6,488	6,749	7,186	6,948
Decennial Census	6,576	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	5,770	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.8

Male Median Age: 41.5

Female Median Age: 42.2

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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+
Male	114	170	217	235	170	121	155	154	203	152	176	228	243	184	131	85	55	41
Female	143	149	231	187	160	157	154	191	176	139	230	198	238	206	149	116	61	51
Total	257	319	448	422	330	278	309	345	379	291	406	426	481	390	280	201	116	92

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,769	66.63%
Black:	1,715	30.32%
Hispanic:*	83	1.47%
Asian:	23	0.41%
American Indian:	21	0.37%
Hawaiian:	2	0.04%
Other:	44	0.78%
Total:	5,657	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	2,834	49.12%	41.5 years
Females:	2,936	50.88%	42.2 years
Total:	5,770	100%	41.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	6,858	98.70%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	24	0.35%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	48	0.69%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	18	0.95%
Total Population:	6,948	100%
Total Native Population:	6,882	99.05%
Total Foreign-born Population:	66	0.95%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $54,542, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $10,673 (24.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,801. Family households earn a median of $68,207 versus $23,765 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,442). By gender, male median income is $55,365 and female is $37,763, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $17,602 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.9%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (26.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$43,869	$44,333	$42,203	$38,246	$36,418	$37,818	$36,605	$34,247	$34,741	$44,736	$37,350	$47,500	$54,472	$54,542
Median Family Income	$51,972	$51,066	$48,889	$43,542	$43,635	$47,321	$51,411	$52,528	$50,284	$69,228	$56,699	$64,792	$70,264	$68,207
Median NonFamily Income	$23,938	$27,083	$26,250	$27,273	$24,548	$23,388	$22,411	$20,656	$21,163	$21,736	$22,546	$23,083	$25,497	$23,765
Median Male Income	$35,533	$37,891	$40,525	$40,907	$39,909	$41,494	$42,529	$43,349	$37,727	$45,517	$47,542	$55,054	$55,000	$55,365
Median Female Income	$25,231	$26,003	$25,268	$29,122	$30,026	$29,223	$29,350	$29,548	$31,700	$32,942	$33,153	$37,621	$35,298	$37,763

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,844	53.18%
Unemployed:	253	4.73%
Not In Labor Force:	2,251	42.09%
Total:	5,348	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	684	24.05%
Service:	543	19.09%
Sales and Office:	766	26.93%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	289	10.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	562	19.76%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,844	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $124,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $49,400 (65.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,300. The median gross rent is $810, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $278 (52.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $137. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.39% (45.98% with a mortgage, 54.02% free-and-clear) and renters 18.61% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.17%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$75,300	$76,900	$80,200	$77,300	$74,000	$75,400	$73,200	$75,400	$80,400	$87,600	$80,500	$117,500	$121,000	$124,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	52	10.88%
$500 to $999:	280	58.58%
$1,000 to $1,499:	54	11.30%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	92	19.25%
Total:	478	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$532	$539	$558	$554	$607	$620	$635	$669	$673	$672	$685	$587	$664	$810

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	961	37.42%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,129	43.96%
Renter Occupied:	478	18.61%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,568	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,568	88.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	323	11.17%
Total Housing Units:	2,891	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,891	65.41%
Multi-Family Units:	157	5.43%
Other Units:	843	29.16%
Total Housing Units:	2,891	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 12.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 19.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 9.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 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 (37.69%). College enrollment is 13.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	135	2.99%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	265	5.87%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,116	46.88%
Some college, no degree:	886	19.63%
Associate's degree:	542	12.01%
Bachelor's degree:	381	8.44%
Graduate or professional degree:	189	4.19%
Total:	4,514	100%
High school or higher:	4,114	91.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	570	12.63%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	3,810	50.03%
Public Insurance:	3,011	39.54%
No Insurance:	795	10.44%
Total:	7,616	100%
Has Health Insurance:	6,821	89.56%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	8.1%	7.4%	9.7%	12.6%	12.3%	11.8%	18.0%	20.6%	17.8%	16.2%	23.7%	18.4%	17.1%	19.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	148	8.63%
Kindergarten:	158	9.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	646	37.69%
High school (grades 9-12):	534	31.16%
College or graduate school:	228	13.30%
Total:	1,714	100%
Early Childhood:	306	17.85%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,338	78.06%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Gordon, Georgia
City Alias:	Ivey
Names to Avoid:	Stevens Pottery
Counties:	Wilkinson County[Primary] Baldwin County Jones County Twiggs County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:21:21 PM
Population:	5,770 [See All]
Area Code:	478
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.8796, -83.3098
Land Area:	125.918 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/31031/zip-code-31031.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,502Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	73Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,811Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,410Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	72Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	75Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$14,929,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$57,809,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,174Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	125.918 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.003 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	8711.64 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1333980Source: Census
Place Name:	Gordon city; GeorgiaSource: Census

ZIP Code 31031 in Gordon, GA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 31031

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31031

Sources & References