ZIP Code 31039 in Howard, GA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Howard, Georgia
County:Taylor County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:21:28 PM
Population:44 [See All]
Area Code:478
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.5915, -84.3890
Land Area:3.496 sq mi
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31039 - Howard, GA

ZIP Code 31039, Howard

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationTaylor County, GA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population44
Households16
PO Boxes21 Regional Hub (131%)
Median Age43.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 31812
Key Facts
  • Howard has just 44 residents and 16 occupied households, making it one of Georgia's smallest populated ZIP codes.
  • The post office is the only mail delivery option available—there's no home delivery service in this area.
  • With 21 PO Boxes serving 16 households, the facility also provides service to people from surrounding communities.
  • Brown Road is the only street with postal delivery records in the entire ZIP code.
  • The ZIP code covers 3.5 square miles of Taylor County, with rural carrier routes handling limited delivery.
  • This is classified as a PO Box-only zone, meaning residents can't receive mail at their street addresses.

Regional Service

The adoption rate of 1.31 boxes per household means this location serves people beyond Howard itself. Residents from surrounding areas without carrier delivery also use this facility. Brown Road is the only named street with carrier route records in the ZIP code's database. Rural carrier routes handle what limited delivery occurs outside the post office itself.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Infrastructure

With only Brown Road appearing in postal records, Howard has minimal street infrastructure. The single rural road reflects the community's extremely small size and reliance on the post office for mail service.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 31039 has 44 residents and 16 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 27.3% male and 72.7% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.5%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.4%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:44Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:54Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:12.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:16Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.75Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.14Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--000000000000054
Decennial Census74------------------44--------
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: 43.5

Male Median Age: 28.5

Female Median Age: 46

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male201104021000100000
Female100206005613125000
Total3013010026613225000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3576.09%
Black:510.87%
Hispanic:*36.52%
Asian:24.35%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:12.17%
Total:46100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1227.27%28.5 years
Females:3272.73%46.0 years
Total:44100%43.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:54100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:54100%
Total Native Population:54100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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 $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:00.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:54100.00%
Total:54100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
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 $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

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

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):29100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:29100%

Occupied Housing Units:29100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:29100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:29100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:29100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 53.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

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)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:2546.30%
Bachelor's degree:2953.70%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:54100%
High school or higher:54100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2953.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:00.00%
Public Insurance:54100.00%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:54100%
Has Health Insurance:54100.00%
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)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 31039 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:23Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 31039 is located in Taylor County, Georgia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 31039. It covers 3.496 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.027 sq mi.

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:3.496 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.027 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9626.23 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1340196Source: Census
Place Name:Howard CDP; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


31040 | | 31038

Schools in ZIP Code 31039


We could not locate which school district 31039 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Taylor County Middle School 22 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
District: Taylor County School DistrictNearby
Taylor County High School 24 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
District: Taylor County School DistrictNearby
Taylor County Elementary 218 E Main St
Butler, GA 31006
District: Taylor County School DistrictNearby
Taylor County Primary School 56 Mcdowell St
Butler, GA 31006
District: Taylor County School DistrictNearby
Central Elementary/High School 945 N Washington Ave
Talbotton, GA 31827
District: Talbot County School DistrictNearby
Waverly Hall Christian Academy 8365 Ga Hwy 208
Waverly Hall, GA 31831
District: Private SchoolNearby
Overcomers' Academy 4178 Crest Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286
District: Private SchoolNearby
Upson Christian Academy 2088 Yatesville Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31039


Fort Valley State University 1005 State University Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313
Type: Post Secondary
Rivertown School Of Beauty Barber Skin Care And Nails 3625 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31909
Type: Post Secondary
Columbus State University 4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Columbus 1800 Box Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Military College - Columbus 2221 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
Type: Post Secondary
Gordon State College 419 College Dr
Barnesville, GA 30204
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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