Zip code 31038: Hillsboro, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31038?

31038 is assigned to Hillsboro, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31038 in?

31038 is mostly in Jones County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 31038?

About 660 people live in 31038, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31038?

The median household income in 31038 is $49,826.

Q: What zip codes are near 31038?

The closest zip codes to 31038 are 31032, 31064, 31033, 31046, 30216.

Residential delivery areaJones CountyEastern Time

Population

660

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$107K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

61.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

111 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

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

About 31038

31038 is a rural zip code in Hillsboro, Georgia (Jones County), covering 111 sq mi of land. About 660 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 61.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,826 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $106,500, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 52 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and management.

How 31038 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age61.8
99th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.613th of 708 in GA
Average commute52 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min3rd of 684 in GA
Residents 65 and older48.2%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%6th of 708 in GA
Veterans13.8%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%47th of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate12.3%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%347th of 701 in GA
Poverty rate12.8%
60th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%396th of 694 in GA
Tech workers2.7%
47th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%223rd of 704 in GA
Homeownership rate64.2%
40th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%503rd of 693 in GA
Per capita income$34,437
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924298th of 708 in GA
Diversity index25.8
19th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9592nd of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher17.8%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%426th of 708 in GA
Work from home6.1%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%470th of 706 in GA
Median earnings per worker$36,521
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066525th of 699 in GA
Median household income$49,826
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353538th of 672 in GA
Broadband access83.3%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%456th of 693 in GA
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%542nd of 708 in GA
Median home value$106,500
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300553rd of 661 in GA
Healthcare workers4.3%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%617th of 704 in GA
Population660
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407657th of 708 in GA
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi701st of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%682nd of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%690th of 694 in GA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%671st of 678 in GA
Residents under 184.7%
1st
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%677th of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%692nd of 704 in GA
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%696th of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.335
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477666th of 691 in GA

Measure	31038	Jones	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Median age	61.8	41.4	37.6	38.9	99th	13th of 708
Average commuteWeakness	52 min	29.8 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	99th	3rd of 684
Residents 65 and older	48.2%	18%	15%	17.2%	99th	6th of 708
Veterans	13.8%	8.3%	7.2%	6.2%	97th	47th of 708
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.3%	8.6%	12.4%	8.4%	81st	347th of 701
Poverty rate	12.8%	12.1%	13.4%	12.5%	60th	396th of 694
Tech workers	2.7%	1.8%	4%	3.8%	47th	223rd of 704
Homeownership rate	64.2%	83.6%	65.7%	65.2%	40th	503rd of 693
Per capita income	$34,437	$35,815	$40,924	$44,673	32nd	298th of 708
Diversity index	25.8	45.8	64.9	61.4	19th	592nd of 708
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.8%	19.9%	34.9%	35.7%	15th	426th of 708
Work from home	6.1%	13%	15.9%	15.1%	12th	470th of 706
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,521	$47,802	$47,066	$49,666	12th	525th of 699
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,826	$75,500	$77,353	$80,734	9th	538th of 672
Broadband accessWeakness	83.3%	89.5%	91%	91%	9th	456th of 693
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	1.3%	11.2%	14.1%	7th	542nd of 708
Median home value	$106,500	$194,500	$303,300	$332,700	3rd	553rd of 661
Healthcare workers	4.3%	11.6%	8.2%	9.7%	2nd	617th of 704
Population	660	28,673	10,940,407	334,922,499	1st	657th of 708
Population density	6/sq mi	73/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	701st of 708
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.8%	5.1%	5.2%	1st	682nd of 704
Housing vacancy	0%	9.1%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	690th of 694
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	42.7%	52.4%	51.1%	1st	671st of 678
Residents under 18	4.7%	22.8%	23.2%	22%	1st	677th of 708
Self-employed workers	0%	7.5%	10.1%	10%	1st	692nd of 704
Government workers	0%	19.6%	14.3%	14.5%	1st	696th of 704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.335	0.428	0.477	0.483	1st	666th of 691

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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

28%

55–64

39%

65–74

75+

Median age

61.8

Under 18

4.7%

65 and over

48.2%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black11%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

25.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 293
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 63.1%
Married couples: 45.4%
Living alone: 9.9%
Veterans (of adults): 13.8%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

43%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

19%

$200k+

Median household income

31038

$49,826

Jones Co.

$75,500

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,437

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.335

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31038

$106,500

Jones Co.

$194,500

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31038

—

Jones Co.

$964

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

47%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 293
Owner-occupied: 64.2%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

55%

Carpooled

38%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

53%

45–59

13%

60+

31%

Average commute

52 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

33%

Production

21%

Management

19%

Transportation and moving

Education

Healthcare

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Sales

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Other services

27%

Manufacturing

21%

Construction

17%

Finance, insurance and real estate

12%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$36,521

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31038	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$107,679	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,392	$49,199
Production and transportation	$25,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

43%

Some college

19%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
Households with broadband: 83.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 16.4%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 12.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hillsboro
State: Georgia
County: Jones County
Center point: 33.1425° N, 83.6214° W
Land area: 111 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31038 spans 3 counties

Jones County59% of land
Jasper County32% of land
Putnam County9% of land

Zip codes near 31038

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31032	Gray, GA	9.4 mi	14,173	$82,934	$224,600
31064	Monticello, GA	11 mi	10,259	$60,217	$233,600
31033	Haddock, GA	12 mi	2,755	$68,942	$169,900
31046	Juliette, GA	12 mi	3,637	$95,644	$274,000
30216	Flovilla, GA	16 mi	3,239	$73,295	$205,000
31211	Macon, GA	17 mi	15,868	$49,202	$168,100
31004	Bolingbroke, GA	17 mi	0	—	—
31210	Macon, GA	18 mi	33,288	$78,447	$285,800
31086	Smarr, GA · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
31024	Eatonton, GA	19 mi	21,601	$65,971	$237,000
31026	Eatonton, GA · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
31029	Forsyth, GA	19 mi	19,403	$76,334	$247,900

Questions about 31038

What city is zip code 31038?

31038 is assigned to Hillsboro, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31038 in?

31038 is mostly in Jones County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 31038?

About 660 people live in 31038, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31038 in?

31038 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31038?

The median household income in 31038 is $49,826.

What zip codes are near 31038?

The closest zip codes to 31038 are 31032, 31064, 31033, 31046, 30216.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31038, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.