Zip code 31532: Denton, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31532
31532 is a rural zip code in Denton, Georgia (Jeff Davis County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 802 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 37.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $48,520 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $69,700, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $803 a month.
13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.
How 31532 compares
- Residents under 1829.7%95thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%38th of 708 in GA
- Government workers25.7%95thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%81st of 704 in GA
- Veterans11.3%93rdU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%91st of 708 in GA
- Uninsured rate14.3%87thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%257th of 701 in GA
- Poverty rate19.3%83rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%206th of 694 in GA
- Homeownership rate80.9%80thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%212th of 693 in GA
- 65thU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%242nd of 678 in GA
- Average commute28 min63rdU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min326th of 684 in GA
- 44thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9436th of 708 in GA
- Median age37.840thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6456th of 708 in GA
- 32ndU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%267th of 708 in GA
- 32ndU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%492nd of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$36,80913thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066507th of 699 in GA
- Median household income$48,5208thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353555th of 672 in GA
- 8thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477604th of 691 in GA
- 7thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393486th of 628 in GA
- Housing vacancy2.6%7thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%663rd of 694 in GA
- 6thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%553rd of 708 in GA
- Population density17/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi637th of 708 in GA
- Per capita income$18,3242ndWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924671st of 708 in GA
- Population8021stU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407645th of 708 in GA
- Median home value$69,7001stU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300645th of 661 in GA
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%681st of 706 in GA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%634th of 704 in GA
- Broadband access73.3%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%618th of 693 in GA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%620th of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%667th of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%644th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 31532 | Jeff Davis | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 29.7% | 25.6% | 23.2% | 22% | 38th of 708 | |
| Government workers | 25.7% | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 81st of 704 | |
| Veterans | 11.3% | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 91st of 708 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 14.3% | 21.9% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 257th of 701 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.3% | 21.8% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 206th of 694 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 80.9% | 71.3% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 212th of 693 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 54.5% | 40.4% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 242nd of 678 | |
| Average commute | 28 min | 22.1 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 326th of 684 | |
| Diversity index | 45 | 50.9 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 436th of 708 | |
| Median age | 37.8 | 39.9 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 456th of 708 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.5% | 5.9% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 267th of 708 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.2% | 15.7% | 15% | 17.2% | 492nd of 708 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,809 | $35,004 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 507th of 699 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $48,520 | $40,283 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 555th of 672 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.375 | 0.485 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 604th of 691 | |
| Median gross rent | $803 | $650 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 486th of 628 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.6% | 14.3% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 663rd of 694 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13.1% | 13.2% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 553rd of 708 | |
| Population density | 17/sq mi | 45/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 637th of 708 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $18,324 | $23,749 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 671st of 708 | |
| Population | 802 | 14,924 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 645th of 708 | |
| Median home value | $69,700 | $118,300 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 645th of 661 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 5.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 681st of 706 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.7% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 634th of 704 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 73.3% | 76.6% | 91% | 91% | 618th of 693 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.4% | 4% | 3.8% | 620th of 704 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.4% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 667th of 704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.4% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 10% | 644th 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
- White70%
- Black5%
- Hispanic24%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 303
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 79.2%
- Married couples
- 69.3%
- Living alone
- 20.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.3%
- Male / female
- 44% / 56%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 311
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Vacant
- 2.6%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 54.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 54.5%
- Home value to income
- 1.4× (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 | 31532 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $36,250 | $74,888 |
| Service | $36,364 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $4,125 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $36,107 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $54,583 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.5%
- Households with broadband
- 73.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 34%
- No internet access
- 24.8%
- Without health insurance
- 14.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Denton
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Jeff Davis County
- Center point
- 31.7264° N, 82.7457° W
- Land area
- 47 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Denton3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31532
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31567 | West Green, GA | 7 mi | $52,558 |
| 31519 | Broxton, GA | 8.3 mi | $36,834 |
| 31539 | Hazlehurst, GA | 10 mi | $38,737 |
| 31533 | Douglas, GA | 12 mi | $42,802 |
| 31549 | Lumber City, GA | 14 mi | $51,402 |
| 31544 | Jacksonville, GA | 15 mi | $60,682 |
| 31534 | Douglas, GA · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 31554 | Nicholls, GA | 18 mi | $53,504 |
| 31798 | Wray, GA | 19 mi | $58,480 |
| 31055 | Mc Rae Helena, GA | 20 mi | $45,885 |
| 31535 | Douglas, GA | 20 mi | $65,629 |
| 31512 | Ambrose, GA | 20 mi | $49,547 |
Questions about 31532
What city is zip code 31532?
31532 is assigned to Denton, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31532 in?
31532 is in Jeff Davis County, Georgia.
What is the population of 31532?
About 802 people live in 31532, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31532 in?
31532 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31532?
The median household income in 31532 is $48,520.
What zip codes are near 31532?
The closest zip codes to 31532 are 31567, 31519, 31539, 31533, 31549.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31532, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.