Zip code 31624: Axson, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31624
31624 is a rural zip code in Axson, Georgia (Atkinson County), covering 94 sq mi of land. About 1,913 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 40.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $50,903 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,200, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $844 a month.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; legal and social services; and sales. 24% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 31624 compares
- Uninsured rate29.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%10th of 701 in GA
- Poverty rate22.1%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%144th of 694 in GA
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477171st of 691 in GA
- 68thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%68th of 708 in GA
- 67thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%253rd of 708 in GA
- Median age40.662ndU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6311th of 708 in GA
- Housing vacancy7.5%57thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%498th of 694 in GA
- Average commute26 min50thU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min407th of 684 in GA
- Diversity index45.444thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9427th of 708 in GA
- Homeownership rate65.9%43rdU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%475th of 693 in GA
- Veterans4.2%28thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%587th of 708 in GA
- 28thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%360th of 704 in GA
- Government workers10.4%22ndU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%569th of 704 in GA
- 21stU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%557th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access87.1%19thWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%354th of 693 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$38,97118thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066449th of 699 in GA
- Per capita income$27,41312thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924521st of 708 in GA
- Median household income$50,90310thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353525th of 672 in GA
- 9thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393446th of 628 in GA
- 5thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%579th of 708 in GA
- 5thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%618th of 704 in GA
- Population1,9133rdU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407544th of 708 in GA
- Population density20/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi613th of 708 in GA
- Median home value$95,2002ndU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300584th of 661 in GA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%615th of 678 in GA
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%659th of 706 in GA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%657th of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%546th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 31624 | Atkinson | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 29.9% | 26.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 10th of 701 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 22.1% | 25% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 144th of 694 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.478 | 0.436 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 171st of 691 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 16.6% | 13.4% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 68th of 708 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24% | 25.3% | 23.2% | 22% | 253rd of 708 | |
| Median age | 40.6 | 35.9 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 311th of 708 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.5% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 498th of 694 | |
| Average commute | 26 min | 24.2 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 407th of 684 | |
| Diversity index | 45.4 | 61.6 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 427th of 708 | |
| Homeownership rate | 65.9% | 61.9% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 475th of 693 | |
| Veterans | 4.2% | 3.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 587th of 708 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8% | 6.2% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 360th of 704 | |
| Government workers | 10.4% | 10.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 569th of 704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.7% | 14.2% | 15% | 17.2% | 557th of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 87.1% | 83% | 91% | 91% | 354th of 693 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,971 | $34,830 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 449th of 699 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,413 | $24,557 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 521st of 708 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $50,903 | $42,347 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 525th of 672 | |
| Median gross rent | $844 | $657 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 446th of 628 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 12.2% | 8.9% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 579th of 708 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.1% | 8.4% | 10.1% | 10% | 618th of 704 | |
| Population | 1,913 | 8,337 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 544th of 708 | |
| Population density | 20/sq mi | 24/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 613th of 708 | |
| Median home value | $95,200 | $79,000 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 584th of 661 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 22% | 43.6% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 615th of 678 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 3.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 659th of 706 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 657th of 704 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.4% | 4% | 3.8% | 546th 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
- White66%
- Black0.6%
- Hispanic34%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 657
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 71.7%
- Married couples
- 65.1%
- Living alone
- 26.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.2%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 710
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Vacant
- 7.5%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 22%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 16.2%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (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 | 31624 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $46,726 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,092 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $60,149 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $28,042 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $43,773 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.1%
- Households with broadband
- 87.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.9%
- No internet access
- 10.5%
- Without health insurance
- 29.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Axson
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Atkinson County
- Center point
- 31.2962° N, 82.7303° W
- Land area
- 94 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31624 spans 3 counties
- Atkinson County87% of land
- Coffee County11% of land
- Ware County2% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Axson (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31624
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31552 | Millwood, GA | 7.8 mi | $58,032 |
| 31642 | Pearson, GA | 9.3 mi | $41,574 |
| 31550 | Manor, GA | 13 mi | — |
| 31535 | Douglas, GA | 14 mi | $65,629 |
| 31554 | Nicholls, GA | 15 mi | $53,504 |
| 31564 | Waresboro, GA | 16 mi | — |
| 31534 | Douglas, GA · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 31623 | Argyle, GA | 16 mi | — |
| 31650 | Willacoochee, GA | 18 mi | $45,106 |
| 31634 | Homerville, GA | 18 mi | $46,332 |
| 31533 | Douglas, GA | 19 mi | $42,802 |
| 31503 | Waycross, GA | 21 mi | $55,895 |
Questions about 31624
What city is zip code 31624?
31624 is assigned to Axson, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31624 in?
31624 is mostly in Atkinson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 31624?
About 1,913 people live in 31624, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31624 in?
31624 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31624?
The median household income in 31624 is $50,903.
What zip codes are near 31624?
The closest zip codes to 31624 are 31552, 31642, 31550, 31535, 31554.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31624, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.