Zip code 31023: Eastman, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31023
31023 is a rural zip code in Eastman, Georgia (Dodge County), covering 283 sq mi of land. About 13,964 people live here, or 49 per square mile. The median resident is 42.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $52,021 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $133,000, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $735 a month.
22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.8 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare.
How 31023 compares
- Government workers24.6%94thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%91st of 704 in GA
- Housing vacancy18.3%92ndU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%184th of 694 in GA
- Poverty rate21.4%87thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%160th of 694 in GA
- Uninsured rate13.3%84thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%304th of 701 in GA
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%142nd of 704 in GA
- 79thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%184th of 708 in GA
- Median age42.675thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6222nd of 708 in GA
- Veterans7.2%69thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%313th of 708 in GA
- 55thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%360th of 704 in GA
- 52ndU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%242nd of 704 in GA
- Homeownership rate67.7%48thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%452nd of 693 in GA
- 47thU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477366th of 691 in GA
- 44thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9434th of 708 in GA
- Residents under 1820.6%36thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%446th of 708 in GA
- Average commute22.8 min28thU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min555th of 684 in GA
- 25thU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%350th of 708 in GA
- Population13,96421stU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407261st of 708 in GA
- Work from home7.1%17thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%415th of 706 in GA
- 13thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%492nd of 678 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$36,52012thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066526th of 699 in GA
- Median household income$52,02111thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353505th of 672 in GA
- Per capita income$26,41711thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924549th of 708 in GA
- 9thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%512th of 708 in GA
- Population density49/sq mi7thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi480th of 708 in GA
- Median home value$133,0007thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300490th of 661 in GA
- Tech workers0.4%5thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%486th of 704 in GA
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393538th of 628 in GA
- Broadband access79.7%4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%521st of 693 in GA
| Measure | 31023 | Dodge | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 24.6% | 23.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 91st of 704 | |
| Housing vacancy | 18.3% | 19.9% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 184th of 694 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.4% | 21.5% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 160th of 694 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.3% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 304th of 701 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 142nd of 704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21% | 19.8% | 15% | 17.2% | 184th of 708 | |
| Median age | 42.6 | 42.6 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 222nd of 708 | |
| Veterans | 7.2% | 5.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 313th of 708 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.7% | 9.3% | 10.1% | 10% | 360th of 704 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.6% | 9.2% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 242nd of 704 | |
| Homeownership rate | 67.7% | 70.6% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 452nd of 693 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.432 | 0.436 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 366th of 691 | |
| Diversity index | 45 | 49.6 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 434th of 708 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.6% | 18.7% | 23.2% | 22% | 446th of 708 | |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 26.3 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 555th of 684 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 17.2% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 350th of 708 | |
| Population | 13,964 | 19,805 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 261st of 708 | |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 5.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 415th of 706 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 38.1% | 39.5% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 492nd of 678 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,520 | $36,553 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 526th of 699 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $52,021 | $51,587 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 505th of 672 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,417 | $24,997 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 549th of 708 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.5% | 1.9% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 512th of 708 | |
| Population density | 49/sq mi | 40/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 480th of 708 | |
| Median home value | $133,000 | $118,100 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 490th of 661 | |
| Tech workers | 0.4% | 0.3% | 4% | 3.8% | 486th of 704 | |
| Median gross rent | $735 | $723 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 538th of 628 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 79.7% | 77% | 91% | 91% | 521st of 693 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White70%
- Black25%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 5,216
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 65.2%
- Married couples
- 47.4%
- Living alone
- 28.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 6,385
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Vacant
- 18.3%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 38.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 15.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 31023 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,175 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,833 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,596 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $36,659 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $32,619 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.2%
- Households with broadband
- 79.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 55.1%
- No internet access
- 16.7%
- Without health insurance
- 13.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Eastman
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Dodge County
- Center point
- 32.1832° N, 83.1995° W
- Land area
- 283 sq mi
- Water area
- 4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31023 spans 2 counties
- Dodge County96% of land
- Pulaski County4% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Eastman2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31023
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31011 | Chauncey, GA | 9.3 mi | $46,875 |
| 31009 | Cadwell, GA | 13 mi | $65,250 |
| 31012 | Chester, GA | 15 mi | $70,391 |
| 31060 | Milan, GA | 16 mi | $49,643 |
| 31037 | Mc Rae Helena, GA | 16 mi | $55,794 |
| 31001 | Abbeville, GA | 17 mi | $52,917 |
| 31077 | Rhine, GA | 17 mi | $54,688 |
| 31036 | Hawkinsville, GA | 18 mi | $50,482 |
| 31014 | Cochran, GA | 18 mi | $54,362 |
| 31019 | Dexter, GA | 19 mi | $47,944 |
| 31075 | Rentz, GA | 19 mi | $52,350 |
| 31071 | Pineview, GA | 20 mi | $44,609 |
Zip codes like 31023 elsewhere
Questions about 31023
What city is zip code 31023?
31023 is assigned to Eastman, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31023 in?
31023 is mostly in Dodge County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 31023?
About 13,964 people live in 31023, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31023 in?
31023 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31023?
The median household income in 31023 is $52,021.
What zip codes are near 31023?
The closest zip codes to 31023 are 31011, 31009, 31012, 31060, 31037.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31023, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.