| City: | Cobb, Georgia |
| County: | Sumter County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:24:34 PM |
| Population: | 695 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 229 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 31.9758, -83.9637 |
| Land Area: | 19.78 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 31735 has 695 residents and 360 households (average 1.93 persons per household). The median age is 59.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.1% male and 44.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.9%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (9.8%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 695Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 543Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 787Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 35.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 360Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $223,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 540 | 828 | 821 | 883 | 925 | 899 | 652 | 715 | 686 | 581 | 517 | 544 | 570 | 543 |
| Decennial Census | 817 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 695 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 59
Male Median Age: 57.8
Female Median Age: 59.9
| 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 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 51 | 40 | 48 | 21 | 5 | 10 |
| Female | 4 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 39 | 37 | 28 | 28 | 11 | 12 |
| Total | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 20 | 28 | 42 | 33 | 39 | 38 | 60 | 90 | 77 | 76 | 49 | 16 | 22 |
| White: | 597 | 87.03% |
| Black: | 68 | 9.91% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 2.19% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.73% |
| Total: | 686 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 383 | 55.11% | 57.8 years |
| Females: | 312 | 44.89% | 59.9 years |
| Total: | 695 | 100% | 59.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 510 | 93.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 0.74% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 29 | 5.34% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 5.34% |
| Total Population: | 543 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 514 | 94.66% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 29 | 5.34% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $60,000, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $15,335 (34.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,000. Family households earn a median of $99,219 versus $43,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,469). By gender, male median income is $75,625 and female is $69,219, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,406 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (56.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,665 | $48,375 | $44,375 | $45,165 | $44,141 | $47,031 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,398 | $35,500 | $38,889 | $43,438 | $60,000 |
| Median Family Income | $44,695 | $47,361 | $44,202 | $46,675 | $49,063 | $53,693 | $66,164 | $57,284 | $58,875 | $54,261 | $0 | $0 | $70,486 | $99,219 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $34,188 | $64,219 | $19,464 | $18,833 | $17,700 | $14,667 | $13,633 | $14,036 | $13,893 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,194 | $43,750 |
| Median Male Income | $36,250 | $36,625 | $38,125 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $98,542 | $101,250 | $75,694 | $54,659 | $68,512 | $76,875 | $60,288 | $75,625 |
| Median Female Income | $58,750 | $34,688 | $52,159 | $51,528 | $0 | $40,250 | $38,438 | $31,806 | $21,923 | $0 | $33,611 | $63,304 | $65,556 | $69,219 |
| Employed: | 294 | 55.06% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 0.75% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 236 | 44.19% |
| Total: | 534 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 167 | 56.80% |
| Service: | 11 | 3.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 47 | 15.99% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 41 | 13.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 28 | 9.52% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 294 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $223,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $9,300 (4.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $223,100. The median gross rent is $1,250, which is lower than the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $84. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.90% (30.00% with a mortgage, 70.00% free-and-clear) and renters 28.10% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 46.50%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,800 | $164,900 | $139,500 | $134,000 | $148,900 | $124,600 | $131,300 | $99,300 | $0 | $180,200 | $192,200 | $212,500 | $221,300 | $223,100 |
| Less than $500: | 15 | 17.44% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 3.49% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 38 | 44.19% |
| $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: | 30 | 34.88% |
| Total: | 86 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $567 | $597 | $622 | $632 | $627 | $708 | $1,052 | $1,334 | $1,346 | $1,338 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 66 | 21.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 154 | 50.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 86 | 28.10% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 306 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 306 | 53.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 266 | 46.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 572 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 400 | 69.93% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 15 | 2.62% |
| Other Units: | 157 | 27.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 572 | 100% |
In 2024, 32.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 21.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 12.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 0.99% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 1.97% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 151 | 29.78% |
| Some college, no degree: | 136 | 26.82% |
| Associate's degree: | 38 | 7.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 108 | 21.30% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 59 | 11.64% |
| Total: | 507 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 492 | 97.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 167 | 32.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 283 | 44.64% |
| Public Insurance: | 236 | 37.22% |
| No Insurance: | 115 | 18.14% |
| Total: | 634 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 519 | 81.86% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.2% | 21.7% | 24.2% | 22.5% | 22.6% | 19.2% | 20.5% | 25.6% | 21.6% | 19.9% | 26.3% | 27.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 69 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 31735 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 70 people with an annual payroll of $3,437,000. USPS data shows 408 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 408Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 3Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 470Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 403Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $635,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,437,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 70Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 31735 is located in Sumter County, Georgia, within the Americus, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11140) and Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 37,829 people, about 1.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 31735. It covers 19.78 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.43 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Americus, GASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 37,829Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 19.78 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 4.43 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 31735 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.
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.