Zip code 31638: Morven, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31638
31638 is a rural zip code in Morven, Georgia (Brooks County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 985 people live here, or 42 per square mile. The median resident is 42.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $93,516 a year, 16% above the national median of $80,734. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $164,400, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $757 a month.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.8 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; police and fire protection; and education.
How 31638 compares
- Government workers39.2%99thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%11th of 704 in GA
- Housing vacancy26.5%97thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%73rd of 694 in GA
- Average commute36.8 min94thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min54th of 684 in GA
- Uninsured rate18.7%94thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%89th of 701 in GA
- Diversity index62.678thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9106th of 708 in GA
- Median age42.474thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6231st of 708 in GA
- Veterans7.1%67thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%324th of 708 in GA
- 67thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%243rd of 708 in GA
- Median household income$93,51666thU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353111th of 672 in GA
- 60thU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%259th of 678 in GA
- Homeownership rate72.1%59thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%369th of 693 in GA
- Poverty rate10.5%48thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%478th of 694 in GA
- Per capita income$38,48645thU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924196th of 708 in GA
- 22ndU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477506th of 691 in GA
- 19thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%390th of 708 in GA
- Median home value$164,40013thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300429th of 661 in GA
- 10thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%584th of 704 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$33,9117thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066598th of 699 in GA
- Population density42/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi501st of 708 in GA
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393517th of 628 in GA
- 5thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%569th of 704 in GA
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%598th of 708 in GA
- Residents under 1811.5%3rdU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%635th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access76.8%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%564th of 693 in GA
- Population9851stU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407626th of 708 in GA
- Work from home0.5%1stU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%651st of 706 in GA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%555th of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%654th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 31638 | Brooks | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 39.2% | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 11th of 704 | |
| Housing vacancy | 26.5% | 17.7% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 73rd of 694 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 36.8 min | 24.7 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 54th of 684 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 18.7% | 16.1% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 89th of 701 | |
| Diversity index | 62.6 | 60.1 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 106th of 708 | |
| Median age | 42.4 | 43.5 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 231st of 708 | |
| Veterans | 7.1% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 324th of 708 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19% | 22% | 15% | 17.2% | 243rd of 708 | |
| Median household income | $93,516 | $46,807 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 111th of 672 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.3% | 57.5% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 259th of 678 | |
| Homeownership rate | 72.1% | 71.7% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 369th of 693 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.5% | 25.4% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 478th of 694 | |
| Per capita income | $38,486 | $25,859 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 196th of 708 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.401 | 0.483 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 506th of 691 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.1% | 3.3% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 390th of 708 | |
| Median home value | $164,400 | $139,200 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 429th of 661 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 10% | 584th of 704 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $33,911 | $36,051 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 598th of 699 | |
| Population density | 42/sq mi | 33/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 501st of 708 | |
| Median gross rent | $757 | $809 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 517th of 628 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.9% | 5% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 569th of 704 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.5% | 15.8% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 598th of 708 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.5% | 20% | 23.2% | 22% | 635th of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 76.8% | 74.8% | 91% | 91% | 564th of 693 | |
| Population | 985 | 16,293 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 626th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 0.5% | 5.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 651st of 706 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.9% | 4% | 3.8% | 555th of 704 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.5% | 8.9% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 654th 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
- White52%
- Black30%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 297
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Family households
- 87.2%
- Married couples
- 57.9%
- Living alone
- 11.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.1%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 404
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Vacant
- 26.5%
- Median year built
- 1983
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 40%
- Home value to income
- 1.8× (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 | 31638 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $20,000 | $74,888 |
| Service | $18,841 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $50,517 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $107,675 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,186 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.5%
- Households with broadband
- 76.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 47.8%
- No internet access
- 22.6%
- Without health insurance
- 18.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Morven
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Brooks County
- Center point
- 30.9064° N, 83.5122° W
- Land area
- 24 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Morven7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31638
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31625 | Barney, GA | 5.8 mi | $84,526 |
| 31643 | Quitman, GA | 9.6 mi | $37,043 |
| 31602 | Valdosta, GA | 10 mi | $56,939 |
| 31632 | Hahira, GA | 11 mi | $83,946 |
| 31722 | Berlin, GA | 11 mi | $54,167 |
| 31627 | Cecil, GA | 12 mi | $29,500 |
| 31778 | Pavo, GA | 12 mi | $74,593 |
| 31629 | Dixie, GA | 12 mi | $63,702 |
| 31720 | Barwick, GA | 13 mi | $29,821 |
| 31698 | Valdosta, GA | 14 mi | — |
| 31601 | Valdosta, GA | 14 mi | $36,111 |
| 31620 | Adel, GA | 15 mi | $51,597 |
Questions about 31638
What city is zip code 31638?
31638 is assigned to Morven, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31638 in?
31638 is in Brooks County, Georgia.
What is the population of 31638?
About 985 people live in 31638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31638 in?
31638 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31638?
The median household income in 31638 is $93,516.
What zip codes are near 31638?
The closest zip codes to 31638 are 31625, 31643, 31602, 31632, 31722.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31638, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.