ZIP Code 31779 Demographics

Mitchell County, Georgia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 31779 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,576

↓ 55.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$38,571

↓ 16.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$110,500

↑ +12.3% vs county

Median Age

37.1 yrs

↑ 6.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

11.4%

↓ +19.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 31779 compares to Mitchell County and Georgia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 31779 $39k Mitchell $46k Georgia $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 31779 $111k Mitchell $98k Georgia $246k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

64.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$710

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 31779 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$110,500
Down Payment (20%)$22,100
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$702P&I: $559 | Tax: $111 | Ins: $32
Rent (Local Median)
$710
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $8/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 31779, sorted by distance.

31730 9.2 mi away mitchell county 31765 9.6 mi away thomas county 39827 10.3 mi away grady county 31773 12.3 mi away thomas county 31784 14.0 mi away mitchell county 31023 94.9 mi away dodge county 31009 107.0 mi away laurens county

About Mitchell County

Mitchell County is located in Georgia and has a total population of 21,634. The county's median household income is $45,966 and median home value is $98,400. ZIP code 31779 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Mitchell County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.