Zip code 31065: Montrose, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31065
31065 is a rural zip code in Montrose, Georgia (Laurens County), covering 68 sq mi of land. About 1,481 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 50.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $236,600. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $954 a month.
7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.
How 31065 compares
- Median age50.996thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.672nd of 708 in GA
- 96thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%58th of 708 in GA
- 95thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.47746th of 691 in GA
- Veterans10.7%92ndU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%106th of 708 in GA
- 90thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%97th of 678 in GA
- Housing vacancy16.3%89thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%225th of 694 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$69,16286thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,06639th of 699 in GA
- Per capita income$53,67178thU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,92460th of 708 in GA
- Poverty rate16.8%76thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%284th of 694 in GA
- Homeownership rate72.2%59thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%367th of 693 in GA
- Government workers14.9%59thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%376th of 704 in GA
- Diversity index50.352ndU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9334th of 708 in GA
- Average commute25.9 min49thU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min420th of 684 in GA
- Median home value$236,60030thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300288th of 661 in GA
- 18thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393344th of 628 in GA
- Uninsured rate3.4%16thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%684th of 701 in GA
- Tech workers0.4%5thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%491st of 704 in GA
- Population density22/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi602nd of 708 in GA
- Population1,4812ndU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407586th of 708 in GA
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%639th of 708 in GA
- 2ndU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%657th of 708 in GA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%670th of 708 in GA
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%684th of 706 in GA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%650th of 704 in GA
- Broadband access70.8%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%644th of 693 in GA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%692nd of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%671st of 704 in GA
| Measure | 31065 | Laurens | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 | 39.2 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 72nd of 708 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 28.9% | 18.4% | 15% | 17.2% | 58th of 708 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.533 | 0.512 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 46th of 691 | |
| Veterans | 10.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 106th of 708 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 63.3% | 49.4% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 97th of 678 | |
| Housing vacancy | 16.3% | 15.7% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 225th of 694 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $69,162 | $42,415 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 39th of 699 | |
| Per capita income | $53,671 | $31,751 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 60th of 708 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.8% | 22.6% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 284th of 694 | |
| Homeownership rate | 72.2% | 64.3% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 367th of 693 | |
| Government workers | 14.9% | 19.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 376th of 704 | |
| Diversity index | 50.3 | 54.8 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 334th of 708 | |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 24.6 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 420th of 684 | |
| Median home value | $236,600 | $154,500 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 288th of 661 | |
| Median gross rent | $954 | $863 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 344th of 628 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.4% | 12.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 684th of 701 | |
| Tech workers | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 491st of 704 | |
| Population density | 22/sq mi | 62/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 602nd of 708 | |
| Population | 1,481 | 49,798 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 586th of 708 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% | 3.2% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 639th of 708 | |
| Residents under 18 | 8.1% | 24.6% | 23.2% | 22% | 657th of 708 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 6.9% | 19.1% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 670th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 4.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 684th of 706 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.3% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 650th of 704 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 70.8% | 86.2% | 91% | 91% | 644th of 693 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 11.5% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 692nd of 704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 2% | 6.3% | 10.1% | 10% | 671st 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
Race and ethnicity
- White44%
- Black55%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 432
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Family households
- 71.1%
- Married couples
- 58.6%
- Living alone
- 26.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.7%
- Male / female
- 58% / 42%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 516
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Vacant
- 16.3%
- Median year built
- 1997
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 63.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 59.2%
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 31065 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $95,439 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $106,068 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $30,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,009 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.9%
- Households with broadband
- 70.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 21.8%
- No internet access
- 25%
- Without health insurance
- 3.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Montrose
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Laurens County
- Center point
- 32.5641° N, 83.1885° W
- Land area
- 68 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31065 spans 3 counties
- Laurens County66% of land
- Bleckley County27% of land
- Wilkinson County7% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Montrose2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31065
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31003 | Allentown, GA | 3 mi | — |
| 31017 | Danville, GA | 4.7 mi | $59,167 |
| 31022 | Dudley, GA | 5.5 mi | $63,875 |
| 31012 | Chester, GA | 12 mi | $70,391 |
| 31042 | Irwinton, GA | 12 mi | $36,569 |
| 31019 | Dexter, GA | 13 mi | $47,944 |
| 31044 | Jeffersonville, GA | 13 mi | $35,152 |
| 31014 | Cochran, GA | 14 mi | $54,362 |
| 31021 | Dublin, GA | 16 mi | $55,697 |
| 31040 | Dublin, GA · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 31090 | Toomsboro, GA | 18 mi | $77,625 |
| 31020 | Dry Branch, GA | 19 mi | $69,720 |
Questions about 31065
What city is zip code 31065?
31065 is assigned to Montrose, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31065 in?
31065 is mostly in Laurens County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 31065?
About 1,481 people live in 31065, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31065 in?
31065 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 31065?
The closest zip codes to 31065 are 31003, 31017, 31022, 31012, 31042.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31065, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.