ZIP Code 31820 in Midland, GA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Midland, Georgia
Counties:Muscogee County[Primary]
Harris County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:25:19 PM
Population:12,697 [See All]
Area Code:706
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.5800, -84.8366
Land Area:41.304 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 31820 has 12,697 residents and 4,479 households (average 2.83 persons per household). The median age is 40.8 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.0%, much higher than the state average of 51.9%) and Black or African American (25.1%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2%, 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:12,697Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:14,005Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:14,203Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:307.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$114,468Source: Census ACS
Households:4,479Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$364,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.83Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.60Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--8,8098,9168,5468,7509,7059,79510,03810,81511,75011,83212,47713,00414,61914,005
Decennial Census8,473------------------12,697--------
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: 40.8

Male Median Age: 40

Female Median Age: 41.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3994045204352902793214264174014924504243542481667845
Female3593964824433112943484614845035244814224362651707594
Total7588001,0028786015736698879019041,016931846790513336153139
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7,49359.14%
Black:3,19225.19%
Hispanic:*1,0428.22%
Asian:6164.86%
American Indian:330.26%
Hawaiian:190.15%
Other:2752.17%
Total:12,670100%
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:6,14948.43%40.0 years
Females:6,54851.57%41.5 years
Total:12,697100%40.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12,39288.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4162.97%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7095.06%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4888.55%
Total Population:14,005100%
Total Native Population:12,80891.45%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,1978.55%
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 $114,468, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $16,044 (16.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,535. Family households earn a median of $128,242 versus $49,075 for nonfamily households (a difference of $79,167). By gender, male median income is $83,576 and female is $75,262, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $8,314 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.8%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (55.0%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$98,424$103,065$101,193$101,667$93,674$101,392$96,727$99,150$98,933$101,310$98,376$106,131$114,444$114,468
Median Family Income$113,886$113,407$106,890$104,214$100,691$105,588$101,772$105,395$108,779$108,219$105,493$121,250$135,332$128,242
Median NonFamily Income$43,698$45,586$56,771$59,730$57,246$55,417$58,056$59,726$57,614$54,714$60,332$60,615$49,866$49,075
Median Male Income$70,106$73,011$71,860$72,348$68,341$69,245$62,535$62,005$71,189$76,016$76,335$85,364$86,939$83,576
Median Female Income$53,287$53,703$51,607$51,461$45,534$50,051$51,239$56,367$54,728$61,655$57,075$67,094$65,549$75,262
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:6,24060.03%
Unemployed:2242.15%
Not In Labor Force:3,93137.82%
Total:10,395100%
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:3,43555.05%
Service:70511.30%
Sales and Office:1,09517.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1652.64%
Production, transportation, and material moving:84013.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,240100%
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 $364,400, which is higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $97,200 (36.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,500. The median gross rent is $1,842, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $253 (15.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $531. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.46% (79.20% with a mortgage, 20.80% free-and-clear) and renters 9.54% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.59%, which is considerably lower than 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)


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$267,200$271,100$268,200$259,200$267,300$272,700$266,000$264,100$267,900$276,000$280,900$330,600$344,300$364,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:4910.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:296.09%
$1,500 to $1,999:22948.11%
$2,000 to $2,499:11423.95%
$2,500 to $2,999:4810.08%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:71.47%
Total:476100%
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$1,589$1,537$1,633$1,671$1,564$1,243$1,248$1,321$1,311$1,375$1,526$1,521$1,655$1,842
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,57571.64%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):93918.82%
Renter Occupied:4769.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,990100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,99096.41%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1863.59%
Total Housing Units:5,176100%
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:5,00096.60%
Multi-Family Units:1482.86%
Other Units:280.54%
Total Housing Units:5,176100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 53.80% 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 96.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 7.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.46%). College enrollment is 11.90%, 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)


Less than 9th grade:2042.11%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1451.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,41514.62%
Some college, no degree:1,87519.38%
Associate's degree:8348.62%
Bachelor's degree:2,75128.43%
Graduate or professional degree:2,45225.34%
Total:9,676100%
High school or higher:9,32796.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,20353.77%
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:11,61968.93%
Public Insurance:4,53726.92%
No Insurance:7004.15%
Total:16,856100%
Has Health Insurance:16,15695.85%
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 Poverty0.6%0.6%0.7%1.8%1.9%1.6%2.6%1.9%2.4%3.0%3.0%1.7%4.1%7.6%
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:1494.21%
Kindergarten:3349.44%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,89253.46%
High school (grades 9-12):74320.99%
College or graduate school:42111.90%
Total:3,539100%
Early Childhood:48313.65%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,96983.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 31820 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 152 business establishments, employing about 5,491 people with an annual payroll of $314,131,000. USPS data shows 5,019 residential mailboxes and 100 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,019Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:100Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,566Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,266Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:37Source: USPS
# of Businesses:152Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$76,800,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$314,131,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,491Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 31820 is located in Muscogee County, Georgia, within the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17980) and Georgia's 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 294,865 people, about 4.31% of whom live in ZIP Code 31820. It covers 41.304 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.348 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Columbus, GA-ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:17980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:294,865Source: Census
MSA:Columbus, GA-AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:41.304 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.348 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9626.23, 3838.27 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


31821 | | 31816

Schools in ZIP Code 31820


ZIP Code 31820 is in the Muscogee County School District, which serves 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.

Muscogee Youth Development Campus 7700 Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center 7700-B Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
Mathews Elementary School 7533 Lynch Rd
Midland, GA 31820
District: Muscogee County School District
Midland Middle School 6990 Warm Springs Rd
Midland, GA 31820
District: Muscogee County School District
Midland Academy 7373 Psalmond Rd
Midland, GA 31820
District: Muscogee County School District
Aaron Cohn Middle School 7352 Garrett Rd
Midland, GA 31820
District: Muscogee County School District
Emanuel Preparatory School Of Math And Science 10107 Veterans Pkwy
Midland, GA 31820
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31820


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
Georgia Military College - Columbus 2221 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Columbus 1800 Box Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
Type: Post Secondary
Columbus Technical College 928 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904-6572
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Columbus 408 12th Street Suite 102
Columbus, GA 31901
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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