Zip code 31620: Adel, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31620?

31620 is assigned to Adel, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31620 in?

31620 is in Cook County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31620?

About 10,969 people live in 31620, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31620?

The median household income in 31620 is $51,597.

Q: What zip codes are near 31620?

The closest zip codes to 31620 are 31627, 31647, 31747, 31632, 31625.

Residential delivery areaCook CountyEastern Time

Population

10,969

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$161K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$958/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

125 sq mi

88 people/sq mi

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

About 31620

31620 is a small-town zip code in Adel, Georgia (Cook County), covering 125 sq mi of land. About 10,969 people live here, or 88 per square mile. The median resident is 35.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,597 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $160,500, or 3.1 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, and renters pay a median of $958 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 31620 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.515
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.47776th of 691 in GA
Residents under 1827.8%
90th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%71st of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy16.5%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%221st of 694 in GA
Uninsured rate14.4%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%246th of 701 in GA
Self-employed workers12.2%
78th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%182nd of 704 in GA
Poverty rate17%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%275th of 694 in GA
Rent-burdened renters57.5%
75th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%172nd of 678 in GA
Government workers17.7%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%252nd of 704 in GA
Diversity index56.8
65th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9204th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers10.4%
64th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%183rd of 704 in GA
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%494th of 708 in GA
Average commute25 min
43rd
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min466th of 684 in GA
Residents 65 and older15.6%
43rd
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%417th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate63.7%
39th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%512th of 693 in GA
Unemployment rate4.2%
37th
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%349th of 704 in GA
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%269th of 704 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher21.6%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%352nd of 708 in GA
Median age35.3
23rd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6568th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$958
18th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393339th of 628 in GA
Population10,969
17th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407284th of 708 in GA
Foreign-born residents2.7%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%421st of 708 in GA
Per capita income$27,782
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924504th of 708 in GA
Population density88/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi386th of 708 in GA
Median home value$160,500
12th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300432nd of 661 in GA
Median household income$51,597
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353510th of 672 in GA
Median earnings per worker$34,295
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066592nd of 699 in GA
Broadband access80.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%502nd of 693 in GA
Work from home2%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%614th of 706 in GA

Measure	31620	Cook	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.515	0.492	0.477	0.483	92nd	76th of 691
Residents under 18	27.8%	25.4%	23.2%	22%	90th	71st of 708
Housing vacancy	16.5%	15.8%	10.3%	10.1%	89th	221st of 694
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.4%	15.3%	12.4%	8.4%	87th	246th of 701
Self-employed workers	12.2%	12.5%	10.1%	10%	78th	182nd of 704
Poverty rate	17%	17.7%	13.4%	12.5%	77th	275th of 694
Rent-burdened renters	57.5%	53.6%	52.4%	51.1%	75th	172nd of 678
Government workers	17.7%	17.4%	14.3%	14.5%	75th	252nd of 704
Diversity index	56.8	55	64.9	61.4	65th	204th of 708
Healthcare workers	10.4%	9.2%	8.2%	9.7%	64th	183rd of 704
Veterans	5.4%	6.9%	7.2%	6.2%	44th	494th of 708
Average commute	25 min	25.6 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	43rd	466th of 684
Residents 65 and older	15.6%	16.2%	15%	17.2%	43rd	417th of 708
Homeownership rate	63.7%	66%	65.7%	65.2%	39th	512th of 693
Unemployment rate	4.2%	3.6%	5.1%	5.2%	37th	349th of 704
Tech workers	2.2%	1.4%	4%	3.8%	37th	269th of 704
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.6%	17.9%	34.9%	35.7%	25th	352nd of 708
Median age	35.3	37.5	37.6	38.9	23rd	568th of 708
Median gross rent	$958	$956	$1,393	$1,413	18th	339th of 628
Population	10,969	17,532	10,940,407	334,922,499	17th	284th of 708
Foreign-born residents	2.7%	2.4%	11.2%	14.1%	16th	421st of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,782	$27,361	$40,924	$44,673	13th	504th of 708
Population density	88/sq mi	77/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	386th of 708
Median home value	$160,500	$157,500	$303,300	$332,700	12th	432nd of 661
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,597	$53,651	$77,353	$80,734	10th	510th of 672
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,295	$35,390	$47,066	$49,666	7th	592nd of 699
Broadband accessWeakness	80.6%	79.2%	91%	91%	5th	502nd of 693
Work from home	2%	2.8%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	614th of 706

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

21%

5–17

10%

18–24

12%

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.3

Under 18

27.8%

65 and over

15.6%

Race and ethnicity

White59%
Black27%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

56.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,848
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 66.1%
Married couples: 43.9%
Living alone: 32.1%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31620

$51,597

Cook Co.

$53,651

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,782

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.515

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31620

$160,500

Cook Co.

$157,500

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31620

$958

Cook Co.

$956

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 4,609
Owner-occupied: 63.7%
Vacant: 16.5%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.5%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

32%

20–29

21%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

15%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

10%

Education

Sales

Management

Production

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

15%

Education

14%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

13%

Manufacturing

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Information

Median earnings per worker

$34,295

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31620	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,063	$74,888
Service	$30,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,611	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,870	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,219	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

32%

Some college

18%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
Households with broadband: 80.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.4%
No internet access: 15%
Without health insurance: 14.4%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Adel
State: Georgia
County: Cook County
Center point: 31.1173° N, 83.4342° W
Land area: 125 sq mi
Water area: 2.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Adel7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31620

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31627	Cecil, GA	5.9 mi	287	$29,500	$74,300
31647	Sparks, GA	6.5 mi	3,071	$52,396	$147,500
31747	Ellenton, GA	9.8 mi	258	$56,364	—
31632	Hahira, GA	10 mi	15,942	$83,946	$265,600
31625	Barney, GA	10 mi	915	$84,526	$240,500
31722	Berlin, GA	12 mi	493	$54,167	$107,400
31637	Lenox, GA	12 mi	3,217	$65,391	$134,500
31645	Ray City, GA	13 mi	4,988	$70,833	$140,800
31788	Moultrie, GA	15 mi	11,301	$47,325	$132,300
31638	Morven, GA	15 mi	985	$93,516	$164,400
31771	Norman Park, GA	16 mi	7,059	$62,978	$87,700
31639	Nashville, GA	16 mi	11,059	$54,159	$152,800

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Questions about 31620

What city is zip code 31620?

31620 is assigned to Adel, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31620 in?

31620 is in Cook County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31620?

About 10,969 people live in 31620, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31620 in?

31620 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31620?

The median household income in 31620 is $51,597.

What zip codes are near 31620?

The closest zip codes to 31620 are 31627, 31647, 31747, 31632, 31625.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31620, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.