Zip code 31709: Americus, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31709?

31709 is assigned to Americus, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31709 in?

31709 is in Sumter County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31709?

About 15,529 people live in 31709, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31709?

The median household income in 31709 is $41,531.

Q: What zip codes are near 31709?

The closest zip codes to 31709 are 31764, 31711, 31719, 31735, 31787.

Residential delivery areaSumter CountyEastern Time

Population

15,529

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$140K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$893/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

121 sq mi

129 people/sq mi

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

About 31709

31709 is a small-town zip code in Americus, Georgia (Sumter County), covering 121 sq mi of land. About 15,529 people live here, or 129 per square mile. The median resident is 30.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $41,531 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $139,800, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 45% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $893 a month.

28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and food service.

How 31709 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.521
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.47768th of 691 in GA
Poverty rate26.2%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%83rd of 694 in GA
Government workers23.5%
92nd
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%106th of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate12.9%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%322nd of 701 in GA
Housing vacancy11%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%373rd of 694 in GA
Diversity index60.5
73rd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9139th of 708 in GA
Residents under 1824.5%
71st
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%222nd of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate5.7%
64th
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%228th of 704 in GA
Residents 65 and older17%
53rd
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%350th of 708 in GA
Veterans5.9%
51st
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%451st of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher28.2%
42nd
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%248th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters46.7%
35th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%364th of 678 in GA
Work from home9.8%
33rd
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%322nd of 706 in GA
Tech workers1.9%
31st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%311th of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents5.2%
30th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%281st of 708 in GA
Broadband access88.6%
26th
U.S. 91% · GA 91%318th of 693 in GA
Population15,529
24th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407246th of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers7.1%
21st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%546th of 704 in GA
Population density129/sq mi
16th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi334th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$27,941
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924498th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$893
13th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393397th of 628 in GA
Homeownership rate45.4%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%642nd of 693 in GA
Median home value$139,800
8th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300480th of 661 in GA
Healthcare workers5.8%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%535th of 704 in GA
Median age30.9
5th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6670th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$32,496
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066619th of 699 in GA
Median household income$41,531
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353624th of 672 in GA
Average commute17.2 min
4th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min665th of 684 in GA

Measure	31709	Sumter	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.521	0.497	0.477	0.483	94th	68th of 691
Poverty rateWeakness	26.2%	23.7%	13.4%	12.5%	93rd	83rd of 694
Government workers	23.5%	18.9%	14.3%	14.5%	92nd	106th of 704
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.9%	14%	12.4%	8.4%	83rd	322nd of 701
Housing vacancy	11%	18.7%	10.3%	10.1%	75th	373rd of 694
Diversity index	60.5	59.8	64.9	61.4	73rd	139th of 708
Residents under 18	24.5%	22.4%	23.2%	22%	71st	222nd of 708
Unemployment rate	5.7%	4.7%	5.1%	5.2%	64th	228th of 704
Residents 65 and older	17%	17.7%	15%	17.2%	53rd	350th of 708
Veterans	5.9%	5.8%	7.2%	6.2%	51st	451st of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.2%	21.4%	34.9%	35.7%	42nd	248th of 708
Rent-burdened renters	46.7%	49.6%	52.4%	51.1%	35th	364th of 678
Work from home	9.8%	7.6%	15.9%	15.1%	33rd	322nd of 706
Tech workers	1.9%	3.3%	4%	3.8%	31st	311th of 704
Foreign-born residents	5.2%	4.3%	11.2%	14.1%	30th	281st of 708
Broadband access	88.6%	84.7%	91%	91%	26th	318th of 693
Population	15,529	29,061	10,940,407	334,922,499	24th	246th of 708
Self-employed workers	7.1%	8.7%	10.1%	10%	21st	546th of 704
Population density	129/sq mi	60/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	16th	334th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,941	$27,246	$40,924	$44,673	14th	498th of 708
Median gross rent	$893	$857	$1,393	$1,413	13th	397th of 628
Homeownership rateWeakness	45.4%	56.6%	65.7%	65.2%	13th	642nd of 693
Median home value	$139,800	$120,200	$303,300	$332,700	8th	480th of 661
Healthcare workers	5.8%	8.2%	8.2%	9.7%	7th	535th of 704
Median age	30.9	37.9	37.6	38.9	5th	670th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,496	$37,331	$47,066	$49,666	5th	619th of 699
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,531	$42,653	$77,353	$80,734	4th	624th of 672
Average commuteStrength	17.2 min	19.9 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	4th	665th of 684

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

17%

5–17

17%

18–24

13%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.9

Under 18

24.5%

65 and over

17%

Race and ethnicity

White40%
Black48%
Hispanic6%
Asian2%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

60.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 5,945
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 53.4%
Married couples: 31.4%
Living alone: 40.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.9%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

37%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31709

$41,531

Sumter Co.

$42,653

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,941

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.521

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31709

$139,800

Sumter Co.

$120,200

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31709

$893

Sumter Co.

$857

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

15%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 6,680
Owner-occupied: 45.4%
Vacant: 11%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.5%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

36%

20–29

12%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

12%

Management

10%

Food service

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Transportation and moving

Sales

Construction and repair

Production

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Industries

Education

15%

Manufacturing

15%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$32,496

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31709	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,568	$74,888
Service	$9,393	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,044	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,221	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

30%

Some college

13%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 84.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
Households with broadband: 88.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62%
No internet access: 8.2%
Without health insurance: 12.9%
Limited-English households: 1.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Americus
State: Georgia
County: Sumter County
Center point: 32.0464° N, 84.1496° W
Land area: 121 sq mi
Water area: 1.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Americus6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 31709

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31764	Leslie, GA	6 mi	1,827	$86,573	$211,500
31711	Andersonville, GA	9.9 mi	871	$57,031	$155,200
31719	Americus, GA	9.9 mi	8,533	$42,905	$81,600
31735	Cobb, GA	12 mi	543	$60,000	$223,100
31787	Smithville, GA	12 mi	1,122	$92,554	$180,400
31743	De Soto, GA	13 mi	419	$41,667	$46,700
31780	Plains, GA	14 mi	1,767	$39,290	$158,600
31007	Byromville, GA	16 mi	887	$52,132	$85,600
31806	Ellaville, GA	17 mi	4,135	$58,875	$156,000
31051	Lilly, GA	17 mi	122	$30,208	$112,500
39826	Bronwood, GA	19 mi	500	$46,875	$88,400
31068	Oglethorpe, GA	20 mi	4,377	$30,352	$69,400

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Questions about 31709

What city is zip code 31709?

31709 is assigned to Americus, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31709 in?

31709 is in Sumter County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31709?

About 15,529 people live in 31709, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31709 in?

31709 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31709?

The median household income in 31709 is $41,531.

What zip codes are near 31709?

The closest zip codes to 31709 are 31764, 31711, 31719, 31735, 31787.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31709, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.