ZIP Code 31061 in Milledgeville, GA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Milledgeville, Georgia
Names to Avoid:
Mville
Counties:Baldwin County[Primary]
Hancock County
Putnam County
Wilkinson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:13:23 PM
Population:42,450 [See All]
Area Code:478
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.0815, -83.2085
Land Area:272.901 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 31061 has 42,450 residents and 15,961 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 38.4 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (51.8%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (41.9%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, 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%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:42,450Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:41,194Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:42,457Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:155.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$55,371Source: Census ACS
Households:15,961Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$167,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.43Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--44,63544,34043,97044,31243,91644,14944,20943,76243,12342,62541,67841,46241,194
Decennial Census43,755------------------42,450------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 38.4

Male Median Age: 37.9

Female Median Age: 39.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9391,0011,3131,7541,9691,4121,3001,3111,2801,2421,2601,4731,4151,190851554369235
Female8901,0781,1212,3042,2101,1111,1551,0861,0861,1521,2151,4771,4861,2591,124777493558
Total1,8292,0792,4344,0584,1792,5232,4552,3972,3662,3942,4752,9502,9012,4491,9751,331862793
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:21,98052.01%
Black:17,77442.06%
Hispanic:*1,1352.69%
Asian:5991.42%
American Indian:850.20%
Hawaiian:240.06%
Other:6631.57%
Total:42,260100%
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:20,86849.16%37.9 years
Females:21,58250.84%39.2 years
Total:42,450100%38.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:39,79896.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3120.76%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6651.61%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4192.63%
Total Population:41,194100%
Total Native Population:40,11097.37%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,0842.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $55,371, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,912 (51.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,134. Family households earn a median of $74,206 versus $35,273 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,933). By gender, male median income is $55,990 and female is $38,724, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,266 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.1%, which is much lower than the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is modestly greater than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$36,459$35,331$33,558$32,223$32,655$34,806$36,874$39,642$44,237$46,458$49,827$54,391$55,371
Median Family Income$50,370$49,880$49,503$48,612$49,297$51,535$50,477$53,942$62,686$61,471$66,323$73,602$74,206
Median NonFamily Income$20,051$19,331$18,354$19,147$17,703$18,544$19,849$20,280$24,987$27,900$30,496$33,182$35,273
Median Male Income$37,440$40,593$39,753$41,028$37,474$38,199$36,511$40,253$41,385$44,395$47,047$52,789$55,990
Median Female Income$28,561$27,903$28,757$28,004$27,687$26,747$28,516$28,931$31,229$32,866$37,988$38,757$38,724
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:15,77045.50%
Unemployed:9092.62%
Not In Labor Force:17,97951.88%
Total:34,658100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:5,70236.16%
Service:3,24120.55%
Sales and Office:3,17420.13%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,2868.15%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,36715.01%
Total Civilian Employed Population:15,770100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $167,700, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $48,500 (40.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,100. The median gross rent is $864, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $177 (25.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $160. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.47% (47.84% with a mortgage, 52.16% free-and-clear) and renters 37.53% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.15%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$119,200$112,400$111,700$110,400$106,900$110,400$113,100$116,600$125,600$130,500$133,800$157,500$167,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3095.40%
$500 to $999:3,35158.59%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,51726.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:1332.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:370.65%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:500.87%
No Rent:3225.63%
Total:5,719100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$687$693$689$709$674$687$686$703$704$716$747$833$864
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,55329.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,96532.59%
Renter Occupied:5,71937.53%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,237100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,23778.85%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4,08621.15%
Total Housing Units:19,323100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:11,12957.59%
Multi-Family Units:3,87820.07%
Other Units:4,31622.34%
Total Housing Units:19,323100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 26.00% 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 86.10%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.60%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 15.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (47.78%). College enrollment is 47.78%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.20%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:8943.46%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,71110.49%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,24131.88%
Some college, no degree:5,39720.88%
Associate's degree:1,8857.29%
Bachelor's degree:3,76514.57%
Graduate or professional degree:2,95511.43%
Total:25,848100%
High school or higher:22,24386.05%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,72026.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:25,70859.19%
Public Insurance:13,27530.57%
No Insurance:4,44710.24%
Total:43,430100%
Has Health Insurance:38,98389.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty18.5%19.5%19.2%21.3%19.0%17.8%16.6%15.0%13.6%16.6%15.0%15.6%15.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:3712.99%
Kindergarten:2201.77%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,84231.00%
High school (grades 9-12):2,04016.46%
College or graduate school:5,92247.78%
Total:12,395100%
Early Childhood:5914.77%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,10249.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 31061 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 832 business establishments, employing about 11,642 people with an annual payroll of $490,719,000. USPS data shows 18,222 residential mailboxes and 1,337 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:18,222Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,337Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,332Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:15,299Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:923Source: USPS
# of Businesses:832Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$120,276,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$490,719,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,642Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 31061 is located in Baldwin County, Georgia, within the Milledgeville, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33300) and Georgia's 8th and 10th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 43,669 people, about 97.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 31061. It covers 272.901 sq mi of land and a water area of 10.9 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Milledgeville, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:33300Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:43,669Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:272.901 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:10.9 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08,10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8711.64, 7096.22 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1351492Source: Census
Place Name:Milledgeville city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


31062 | | 31060

Schools in ZIP Code 31061


ZIP Code 31061 is in the Baldwin County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Millegeville Itu 800 N Glynn St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Baldwin High School 155 Ga Highway 49 W
Milledgeville, GA 31061
District: Baldwin County School District
Oak Hill Ms 356 Blandy Rd Nw
Milledgeville, GA 31061
District: Baldwin County School District
Midway Hills Primary 375 Blandy Rd Nw
Milledgeville, GA 31061
District: Baldwin County School District
Midway Hills Academy 101 Carl Vinson Rd Se
Milledgeville, GA 31061
District: Baldwin County School District
Lakeview Primary 372 Blandy Rd Nw
Milledgeville, GA 31061
District: Baldwin County School District
Lakeview Academy 220 N Abc Dr
Milledgeville, GA 31061
District: Baldwin County School District
Milledgeville Christian Academy 100 Mount Pleasant Church Rd
Gordon, GA 31031
District: Private SchoolNearby
Happy Hollow Christian Academy 156 E Main St
Irwinton, GA 31042
District: Private SchoolNearby
John Hancock Academy 1100 Linton Rd
Sparta, GA 31087
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31061


Georgia Military College 201 E Greene St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia College & State University 231 W Hancock Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Type: Post Secondary
Oconee Fall Line Technical College 1189 Deepstep Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Military College - Sandersville 415a Industrial Drive
Sandersville, GA 31082-7015
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University - Macon Campus 520 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd, Suite 300
Macon, GA 31201-3410
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Macon 175 Tom Hill Sr Blvd
Macon, GA 31210
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 October 1, 2025.

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