Zip code 31711: Andersonville, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31711
31711 is a rural zip code in Andersonville, Georgia (Sumter County), covering 74 sq mi of land. About 871 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 40.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $57,031 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $155,200, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $633 a month.
4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.2 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and construction and repair.
How 31711 compares
- Residents under 1833.6%99thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%14th of 708 in GA
- Healthcare workers17.5%98thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%36th of 704 in GA
- Housing vacancy25.3%96thU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%90th of 694 in GA
- Veterans12.5%95thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%67th of 708 in GA
- Government workers19.8%84thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%184th of 704 in GA
- Uninsured rate10.4%73rdU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%456th of 701 in GA
- Homeownership rate75.9%69thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%314th of 693 in GA
- Median age40.360thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6335th of 708 in GA
- Poverty rate12%56thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%420th of 694 in GA
- Diversity index45.144thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9433rd of 708 in GA
- 26thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%529th of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$38,20517thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066465th of 699 in GA
- Median household income$57,03116thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353428th of 672 in GA
- 15thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%443rd of 708 in GA
- Median home value$155,20010thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300445th of 661 in GA
- Average commute19.2 min10thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min642nd of 684 in GA
- Per capita income$23,7486thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924609th of 708 in GA
- Work from home4.5%6thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%537th of 706 in GA
- 6thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477618th of 691 in GA
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393596th of 628 in GA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%623rd of 704 in GA
- Population8711stU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407638th of 708 in GA
- Population density12/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi669th of 708 in GA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%688th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access71.2%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%640th of 693 in GA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%640th of 678 in GA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%664th of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%654th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 31711 | Sumter | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 33.6% | 22.4% | 23.2% | 22% | 14th of 708 | |
| Healthcare workers | 17.5% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 36th of 704 | |
| Housing vacancy | 25.3% | 18.7% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 90th of 694 | |
| Veterans | 12.5% | 5.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 67th of 708 | |
| Government workers | 19.8% | 18.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 184th of 704 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.4% | 14% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 456th of 701 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.9% | 56.6% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 314th of 693 | |
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.9 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 335th of 708 | |
| Poverty rate | 12% | 23.7% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 420th of 694 | |
| Diversity index | 45.1 | 59.8 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 433rd of 708 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.5% | 17.7% | 15% | 17.2% | 529th of 708 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,205 | $37,331 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 465th of 699 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $57,031 | $42,653 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 428th of 672 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.5% | 4.3% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 443rd of 708 | |
| Median home value | $155,200 | $120,200 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 445th of 661 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19.2 min | 19.9 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 642nd of 684 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,748 | $27,246 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 609th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 7.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 537th of 706 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.369 | 0.497 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 618th of 691 | |
| Median gross rent | $633 | $857 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 596th of 628 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 623rd of 704 | |
| Population | 871 | 29,061 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 638th of 708 | |
| Population density | 12/sq mi | 60/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 669th of 708 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 4.4% | 21.4% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 688th of 708 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 71.2% | 84.7% | 91% | 91% | 640th of 693 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 14.3% | 49.6% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 640th of 678 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 3.3% | 4% | 3.8% | 664th of 704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.1% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 10% | 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
- White69%
- Black27%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 319
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 63%
- Married couples
- 52.4%
- Living alone
- 32.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12.5%
- Male / female
- 45% / 55%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 427
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Vacant
- 25.3%
- Median year built
- 1992
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 14.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 11.1%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (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 | 31711 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $59,875 | $74,888 |
| Service | $15,938 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $34,261 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $40,357 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $24,081 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.5%
- Households with broadband
- 71.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 27.9%
- No internet access
- 28.8%
- Without health insurance
- 10.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Andersonville
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Sumter County
- Center point
- 32.1877° N, 84.1222° W
- Land area
- 74 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31711 spans 3 counties
- Sumter County62% of land
- Macon County37% of land
- Schley County1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Andersonville2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31711
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31709 | Americus, GA | 9.9 mi | $41,531 |
| 31068 | Oglethorpe, GA | 10 mi | $30,352 |
| 31007 | Byromville, GA | 11 mi | $52,132 |
| 31806 | Ellaville, GA | 12 mi | $58,875 |
| 31063 | Montezuma, GA | 12 mi | $52,381 |
| 31719 | Americus, GA | 13 mi | $42,905 |
| 31041 | Ideal, GA | 14 mi | $27,436 |
| 31051 | Lilly, GA | 15 mi | $30,208 |
| 31764 | Leslie, GA | 15 mi | $86,573 |
| 31735 | Cobb, GA | 17 mi | $60,000 |
| 31081 | Rupert, GA | 18 mi | $133,083 |
| 31780 | Plains, GA | 19 mi | $39,290 |
Questions about 31711
What city is zip code 31711?
31711 is assigned to Andersonville, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31711 in?
31711 is mostly in Sumter County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 31711?
About 871 people live in 31711, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31711 in?
31711 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31711?
The median household income in 31711 is $57,031.
What zip codes are near 31711?
The closest zip codes to 31711 are 31709, 31068, 31007, 31806, 31063.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31711, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.