Zip code 31069: Perry, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31069
31069 is a small-town zip code in Perry, Georgia (Houston County), covering 100 sq mi of land. About 22,953 people live here, or 230 per square mile. The median resident is 39 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $74,501 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $227,300, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,025 a month.
27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.6 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.
How 31069 compares
- Veterans13.7%97thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%48th of 708 in GA
- Government workers23.4%92ndU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%109th of 704 in GA
- 75thU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%176th of 678 in GA
- Uninsured rate10.7%74thU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%432nd of 701 in GA
- 59thU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%249th of 704 in GA
- 59thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%303rd of 708 in GA
- Diversity index52.957thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9288th of 708 in GA
- Poverty rate12.1%56thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%418th of 694 in GA
- Tech workers3.1%54thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%193rd of 704 in GA
- 53rdU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477335th of 691 in GA
- Homeownership rate69.6%52ndU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%426th of 693 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$48,67452ndU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066180th of 699 in GA
- 50thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6393rd of 708 in GA
- Per capita income$38,11844thU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924206th of 708 in GA
- Residents under 1821.5%44thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%407th of 708 in GA
- Median household income$74,50143rdU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353238th of 672 in GA
- 39thU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%258th of 708 in GA
- 39thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%452nd of 704 in GA
- Population22,95336thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407189th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access90.1%35thU.S. 91% · GA 91%272nd of 693 in GA
- Housing vacancy5.1%34thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%597th of 694 in GA
- Median home value$227,30027thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300305th of 661 in GA
- Work from home8.8%27thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%355th of 706 in GA
- 25thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%389th of 704 in GA
- Median gross rent$1,02523rdU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393297th of 628 in GA
- Population density230/sq mi22ndU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi266th of 708 in GA
- Average commute21.6 min21stU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min596th of 684 in GA
- 19thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%388th of 708 in GA
| Measure | 31069 | Houston | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 13.7% | 15.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 48th of 708 | |
| Government workers | 23.4% | 27.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 109th of 704 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57.4% | 48.3% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 176th of 678 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.7% | 10.2% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 432nd of 701 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 249th of 704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.8% | 13.7% | 15% | 17.2% | 303rd of 708 | |
| Diversity index | 52.9 | 62.2 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 288th of 708 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.1% | 11.1% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 418th of 694 | |
| Tech workers | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4% | 3.8% | 193rd of 704 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.439 | 0.415 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 335th of 691 | |
| Homeownership rate | 69.6% | 66.9% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 426th of 693 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,674 | $48,341 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 180th of 699 | |
| Median age | 39 | 36.3 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 393rd of 708 | |
| Per capita income | $38,118 | $37,138 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 206th of 708 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.5% | 25.5% | 23.2% | 22% | 407th of 708 | |
| Median household income | $74,501 | $80,698 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 238th of 672 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 32.5% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 258th of 708 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.5% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 10% | 452nd of 704 | |
| Population | 22,953 | 169,649 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 189th of 708 | |
| Broadband access | 90.1% | 93.1% | 91% | 91% | 272nd of 693 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.1% | 8.6% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 597th of 694 | |
| Median home value | $227,300 | $219,800 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 305th of 661 | |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 10.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 355th of 706 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.8% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 389th of 704 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,025 | $1,208 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 297th of 628 | |
| Population density | 230/sq mi | 451/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 266th of 708 | |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 22.8 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 596th of 684 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.2% | 6.6% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 388th of 708 |
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
- White63%
- Black28%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian3%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 9,217
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 64.6%
- Married couples
- 46.4%
- Living alone
- 33.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 13.7%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,710
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Vacant
- 5.1%
- Median year built
- 1993
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.2%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (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 | 31069 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $73,641 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,552 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,071 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $34,679 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,507 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14%
- Households with broadband
- 90.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.5%
- No internet access
- 8.1%
- Without health insurance
- 10.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Perry
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Houston County
- Center point
- 32.4401° N, 83.7486° W
- Land area
- 100 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31069 spans 3 counties
- Houston County96% of land
- Peach County4% of land
- Macon County1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Perry25% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31069
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31095 | Warner Robins, GA · PO box | 5.6 mi | — |
| 31025 | Elko, GA | 7.2 mi | $133,839 |
| 31013 | Clinchfield, GA · PO box | 7.7 mi | — |
| 31047 | Kathleen, GA | 9.9 mi | $117,332 |
| 31057 | Marshallville, GA | 11 mi | $23,601 |
| 31088 | Warner Robins, GA | 12 mi | $83,082 |
| 31005 | Bonaire, GA | 12 mi | $110,461 |
| 31030 | Fort Valley, GA | 12 mi | $59,313 |
| 31028 | Centerville, GA | 14 mi | $76,342 |
| 31091 | Unadilla, GA | 14 mi | $72,386 |
| 31093 | Warner Robins, GA | 15 mi | $45,991 |
| 31099 | Warner Robins, GA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
Zip codes like 31069 elsewhere
Questions about 31069
What city is zip code 31069?
31069 is assigned to Perry, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31069 in?
31069 is mostly in Houston County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 31069?
About 22,953 people live in 31069, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31069 in?
31069 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31069?
The median household income in 31069 is $74,501.
What zip codes are near 31069?
The closest zip codes to 31069 are 31095, 31025, 31013, 31047, 31057.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31069, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.