Zip code 31036: Hawkinsville, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31036
31036 is a rural zip code in Hawkinsville, Georgia (Pulaski County), covering 241 sq mi of land. About 10,960 people live here, or 45 per square mile. The median resident is 45.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $50,482 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $163,000, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $796 a month.
15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.5 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.
How 31036 compares
- Veterans12.1%95thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%77th of 708 in GA
- Housing vacancy18.9%92ndU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%174th of 694 in GA
- 90thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%110th of 708 in GA
- Median age45.988thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6140th of 708 in GA
- Government workers19.7%83rdU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%187th of 704 in GA
- 83rdWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477162nd of 691 in GA
- 76thU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%167th of 678 in GA
- Healthcare workers11.5%76thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%128th of 704 in GA
- Poverty rate16.3%74thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%296th of 694 in GA
- Uninsured rate8.9%65thU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%532nd of 701 in GA
- Homeownership rate73.2%62ndU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%349th of 693 in GA
- Diversity index52.957thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9290th of 708 in GA
- Average commute25.5 min46thU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min439th of 684 in GA
- 26thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%521st of 704 in GA
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%346th of 704 in GA
- 19thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%541st of 708 in GA
- 18thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%469th of 704 in GA
- Population10,96017thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407285th of 708 in GA
- 17thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%417th of 708 in GA
- Work from home6.7%15thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%447th of 706 in GA
- Per capita income$28,08814thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924492nd of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$36,97114thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066502nd of 699 in GA
- Median home value$163,00013thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300430th of 661 in GA
- Median household income$50,4829thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353531st of 672 in GA
- 9thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%510th of 708 in GA
- 7thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393493rd of 628 in GA
- Population density45/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi492nd of 708 in GA
- Broadband access74.7%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%603rd of 693 in GA
| Measure | 31036 | Pulaski | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 12.1% | 12.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 77th of 708 | |
| Housing vacancy | 18.9% | 22% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 174th of 694 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 24.3% | 23.2% | 15% | 17.2% | 110th of 708 | |
| Median age | 45.9 | 45.2 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 140th of 708 | |
| Government workers | 19.7% | 21.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 187th of 704 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.483 | 0.481 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 162nd of 691 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57.7% | 57% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 167th of 678 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.5% | 13.2% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 128th of 704 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.3% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 296th of 694 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.9% | 9.7% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 532nd of 701 | |
| Homeownership rate | 73.2% | 70.8% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 349th of 693 | |
| Diversity index | 52.9 | 52.7 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 290th of 708 | |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 25.6 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 439th of 684 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.5% | 5.9% | 10.1% | 10% | 521st of 704 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 1.8% | 4% | 3.8% | 346th of 704 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18% | 17.5% | 23.2% | 22% | 541st of 708 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.1% | 3.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 469th of 704 | |
| Population | 10,960 | 9,939 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 285th of 708 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.8% | 3.2% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 417th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 6.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 447th of 706 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,088 | $27,575 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 492nd of 708 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,971 | $36,091 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 502nd of 699 | |
| Median home value | $163,000 | $157,600 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 430th of 661 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $50,482 | $50,406 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 531st of 672 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 14.6% | 14.5% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 510th of 708 | |
| Median gross rent | $796 | $883 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 493rd of 628 | |
| Population density | 45/sq mi | 40/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 492nd of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 74.7% | 73.9% | 91% | 91% | 603rd 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
- White62%
- Black29%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0.8%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander2%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,988
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 62.2%
- Married couples
- 44.3%
- Living alone
- 35.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12.1%
- Male / female
- 43% / 57%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,916
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Vacant
- 18.9%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 27.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (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 | 31036 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $43,674 | $74,888 |
| Service | $24,258 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,893 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $63,917 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,653 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.3%
- Households with broadband
- 74.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 52.5%
- No internet access
- 20.9%
- Without health insurance
- 8.9%
- Limited-English households
- 1.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hawkinsville
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Pulaski County
- Center point
- 32.2701° N, 83.4926° W
- Land area
- 241 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31036 spans 3 counties
- Pulaski County82% of land
- Houston County17% of land
- Bleckley County1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Hawkinsville2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31036
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31071 | Pineview, GA | 10 mi | $44,609 |
| 31091 | Unadilla, GA | 13 mi | $72,386 |
| 31013 | Clinchfield, GA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 31014 | Cochran, GA | 13 mi | $54,362 |
| 31047 | Kathleen, GA | 15 mi | $117,332 |
| 31025 | Elko, GA | 15 mi | $133,839 |
| 31095 | Warner Robins, GA · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 31023 | Eastman, GA | 18 mi | $52,021 |
| 31070 | Pinehurst, GA | 18 mi | $54,743 |
| 31069 | Perry, GA | 19 mi | $74,501 |
| 31005 | Bonaire, GA | 20 mi | $110,461 |
| 31012 | Chester, GA | 21 mi | $70,391 |
Zip codes like 31036 elsewhere
Questions about 31036
What city is zip code 31036?
31036 is assigned to Hawkinsville, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31036 in?
31036 is mostly in Pulaski County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 31036?
About 10,960 people live in 31036, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31036 in?
31036 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31036?
The median household income in 31036 is $50,482.
What zip codes are near 31036?
The closest zip codes to 31036 are 31071, 31091, 31013, 31014, 31047.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31036, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.