Zip code 31714: Ashburn, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31714
31714 is a rural zip code in Ashburn, Georgia (Turner County), covering 170 sq mi of land. About 5,975 people live here, or 35 per square mile. The median resident is 36 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $33,287 a year, about 41% of the national median of $80,734. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $94,200, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 59% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $669 a month.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.7 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and police and fire protection.
How 31714 compares
- Unemployment rate14.1%98thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%24th of 704 in GA
- Government workers21.6%89thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%145th of 704 in GA
- Poverty rate21.7%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%152nd of 694 in GA
- 88thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.47795th of 691 in GA
- Uninsured rate13.7%85thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%288th of 701 in GA
- 85thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%124th of 704 in GA
- Housing vacancy12.9%82ndU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%318th of 694 in GA
- 75thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%204th of 708 in GA
- Residents under 1824.8%73rdU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%209th of 708 in GA
- Diversity index55.662ndU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9231st of 708 in GA
- Work from home13.7%55thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%195th of 706 in GA
- Average commute25.7 min48thU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min427th of 684 in GA
- Veterans4.7%35thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%562nd of 708 in GA
- 32ndU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%343rd of 704 in GA
- Homeownership rate58.6%30thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%565th of 693 in GA
- 27thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6539th of 708 in GA
- Population5,97510thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407379th of 708 in GA
- 8thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%525th of 678 in GA
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%555th of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$33,1946thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066610th of 699 in GA
- Population density35/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi531st of 708 in GA
- Per capita income$22,4865thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924633rd of 708 in GA
- Median home value$94,2002ndU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300590th of 661 in GA
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393582nd of 628 in GA
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%638th of 708 in GA
- Median household income$33,2871stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353653rd of 672 in GA
- Broadband access71.2%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%641st of 693 in GA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%680th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 31714 | Turner | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 14.1% | 12.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 24th of 704 | |
| Government workers | 21.6% | 19.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 145th of 704 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.7% | 20.3% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 152nd of 694 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.500 | 0.485 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 95th of 691 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.7% | 13.2% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 288th of 701 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.5% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 10% | 124th of 704 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.9% | 16.1% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 318th of 694 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.3% | 19.3% | 15% | 17.2% | 204th of 708 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.8% | 25% | 23.2% | 22% | 209th of 708 | |
| Diversity index | 55.6 | 57.2 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 231st of 708 | |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 12.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 195th of 706 | |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 24.5 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 427th of 684 | |
| Veterans | 4.7% | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 562nd of 708 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.3% | 11.4% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 343rd of 704 | |
| Homeownership rate | 58.6% | 63.8% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 565th of 693 | |
| Median age | 36 | 36.6 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 539th of 708 | |
| Population | 5,975 | 8,939 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 379th of 708 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 34.3% | 36.7% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 525th of 678 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.1% | 1.9% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 555th of 708 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $33,194 | $35,191 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 610th of 699 | |
| Population density | 35/sq mi | 31/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 531st of 708 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $22,486 | $23,092 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 633rd of 708 | |
| Median home value | $94,200 | $97,300 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 590th of 661 | |
| Median gross rent | $669 | $679 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 582nd of 628 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 9.6% | 9.8% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 638th of 708 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $33,287 | $36,799 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 653rd of 672 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 71.2% | 72.6% | 91% | 91% | 641st of 693 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.1% | 4% | 3.8% | 680th 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
- White42%
- Black51%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,444
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 51.8%
- Married couples
- 29.5%
- Living alone
- 44.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.7%
- 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
- 2,807
- Owner-occupied
- 58.6%
- Vacant
- 12.9%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 34.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 13.2%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (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 | 31714 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $31,172 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,351 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,866 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $34,241 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,484 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.5%
- Households with broadband
- 71.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 55.9%
- No internet access
- 25.6%
- Without health insurance
- 13.7%
- Limited-English households
- 5.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Ashburn
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Turner County
- Center point
- 31.7081° N, 83.6784° W
- Land area
- 170 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31714 spans 3 counties
- Turner County91% of land
- Worth County8% of land
- Tift County1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Ashburn3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31714
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31790 | Sycamore, GA | 7 mi | $63,365 |
| 31712 | Arabi, GA | 8.1 mi | $85,162 |
| 31781 | Poulan, GA | 12 mi | $52,991 |
| 31796 | Warwick, GA | 12 mi | $45,833 |
| 31783 | Rebecca, GA | 13 mi | $53,571 |
| 31733 | Chula, GA | 14 mi | $48,903 |
| 31010 | Cordele, GA · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 31789 | Sumner, GA | 16 mi | $55,720 |
| 31760 | Irwinville, GA · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 31772 | Oakfield, GA | 17 mi | $42,115 |
| 31015 | Cordele, GA | 17 mi | $44,452 |
| 31791 | Sylvester, GA | 18 mi | $61,530 |
Zip codes like 31714 elsewhere
Questions about 31714
What city is zip code 31714?
31714 is assigned to Ashburn, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31714 in?
31714 is mostly in Turner County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 31714?
About 5,975 people live in 31714, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31714 in?
31714 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31714?
The median household income in 31714 is $33,287.
What zip codes are near 31714?
The closest zip codes to 31714 are 31790, 31712, 31781, 31796, 31783.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31714, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.