Zip code 31009: Cadwell, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31009?

31009 is assigned to Cadwell, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31009 in?

31009 is in Laurens County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31009?

About 1,276 people live in 31009, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31009?

The median household income in 31009 is $65,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 31009?

The closest zip codes to 31009 are 31075, 31011, 31037, 31019, 31023.

Residential delivery areaLaurens CountyEastern Time

Population

1,276

Median household income

$65K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$719/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

77 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31009

31009 is a rural zip code in Cadwell, Georgia (Laurens County), covering 77 sq mi of land. About 1,276 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 39.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $65,250 a year, 19% below the national median of $80,734. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $719 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 46.5 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and sales. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 31009 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute46.5 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min8th of 684 in GA
Self-employed workers18.9%
97th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%37th of 704 in GA
Unemployment rate9.8%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%66th of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy20.8%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%136th of 694 in GA
Government workers24.6%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%92nd of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate12%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%361st of 701 in GA
Median earnings per worker$58,446
73rd
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,06677th of 699 in GA
Poverty rate14.6%
68th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%334th of 694 in GA
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%366th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate71.8%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%383rd of 693 in GA
Median age39.3
52nd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6380th of 708 in GA
Residents under 1821%
40th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%431st of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher24.7%
33rd
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%302nd of 708 in GA
Median household income$65,250
29th
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353337th of 672 in GA
Residents 65 and older13.6%
27th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%524th of 708 in GA
Diversity index30.7
24th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9557th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$28,333
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924483rd of 708 in GA
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%449th of 708 in GA
Broadband access82.7%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%473rd of 693 in GA
Rent-burdened renters27.7%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%585th of 678 in GA
Median gross rent$719
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393550th of 628 in GA
Healthcare workers4.6%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%602nd of 704 in GA
Population1,276
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407604th of 708 in GA
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi640th of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.346
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477655th of 691 in GA
Work from home2.3%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%609th of 706 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%626th of 704 in GA

Measure	31009	Laurens	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Average commuteWeakness	46.5 min	24.6 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	99th	8th of 684
Self-employed workers	18.9%	6.3%	10.1%	10%	97th	37th of 704
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.8%	5.2%	5.1%	5.2%	94th	66th of 704
Housing vacancy	20.8%	15.7%	10.3%	10.1%	94th	136th of 694
Government workers	24.6%	19.4%	14.3%	14.5%	94th	92nd of 704
Uninsured rateWeakness	12%	12.1%	12.4%	8.4%	80th	361st of 701
Median earnings per worker	$58,446	$42,415	$47,066	$49,666	73rd	77th of 699
Poverty rate	14.6%	22.6%	13.4%	12.5%	68th	334th of 694
Veterans	6.8%	6.5%	7.2%	6.2%	63rd	366th of 708
Homeownership rate	71.8%	64.3%	65.7%	65.2%	58th	383rd of 693
Median age	39.3	39.2	37.6	38.9	52nd	380th of 708
Residents under 18	21%	24.6%	23.2%	22%	40th	431st of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.7%	19.1%	34.9%	35.7%	33rd	302nd of 708
Median household income	$65,250	$55,010	$77,353	$80,734	29th	337th of 672
Residents 65 and older	13.6%	18.4%	15%	17.2%	27th	524th of 708
Diversity index	30.7	54.8	64.9	61.4	24th	557th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,333	$31,751	$40,924	$44,673	14th	483rd of 708
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	3.2%	11.2%	14.1%	14th	449th of 708
Broadband accessWeakness	82.7%	86.2%	91%	91%	8th	473rd of 693
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	27.7%	49.4%	52.4%	51.1%	4th	585th of 678
Median gross rent	$719	$863	$1,393	$1,413	3rd	550th of 628
Healthcare workers	4.6%	11.5%	8.2%	9.7%	3rd	602nd of 704
Population	1,276	49,798	10,940,407	334,922,499	2nd	604th of 708
Population density	17/sq mi	62/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	640th of 708
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.346	0.512	0.477	0.483	2nd	655th of 691
Work from home	2.3%	4.3%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	609th of 706
Tech workers	0%	2.2%	4%	3.8%	1st	626th of 704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

13%

35–44

15%

45–54

17%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.3

Under 18

21%

65 and over

13.6%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black7%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

30.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 496
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 70.8%
Married couples: 52%
Living alone: 29.2%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

34%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31009

$65,250

Laurens Co.

$55,010

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,333

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.346

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31009

—

Laurens Co.

$154,500

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31009

$719

Laurens Co.

$863

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 626
Owner-occupied: 71.8%
Vacant: 20.8%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 27.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.3%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

37%

30–44

21%

45–59

0.2%

60+

26%

Average commute

46.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

32%

Education

18%

Sales

12%

Arts, media and sports

Management

Production

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Food service

Police and fire

Office and admin

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

26%

Education

19%

Finance, insurance and real estate

11%

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Arts and recreation

Retail

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.7%

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$58,446

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

18.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

16.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31009	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,575	$74,888
Service	$43,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,258	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$60,483	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,023	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

46%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

18%

High school graduate or higher: 86.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 18.2%
Households with broadband: 82.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.7%
No internet access: 17.3%
Without health insurance: 12%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Cadwell
State: Georgia
County: Laurens County
Center point: 32.2702° N, 83.0005° W
Land area: 77 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Cadwell2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31009

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31075	Rentz, GA	6.8 mi	2,384	$52,350	$110,800
31011	Chauncey, GA	10 mi	497	$46,875	$72,300
31037	Mc Rae Helena, GA	11 mi	3,828	$55,794	$58,900
31019	Dexter, GA	11 mi	3,154	$47,944	$97,100
31023	Eastman, GA	13 mi	13,964	$52,021	$133,000
31012	Chester, GA	13 mi	2,802	$70,391	$145,500
31021	Dublin, GA	16 mi	28,190	$55,697	$182,700
30411	Alamo, GA	16 mi	4,650	$30,238	$103,900
30428	Glenwood, GA	17 mi	2,659	$49,441	$75,200
31022	Dudley, GA	18 mi	1,817	$63,875	$195,700
31083	Scotland, GA	19 mi	187	—	—
31040	Dublin, GA · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 31009

What city is zip code 31009?

31009 is assigned to Cadwell, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31009 in?

31009 is in Laurens County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31009?

About 1,276 people live in 31009, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31009 in?

31009 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31009?

The median household income in 31009 is $65,250.

What zip codes are near 31009?

The closest zip codes to 31009 are 31075, 31011, 31037, 31019, 31023.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31009, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.