Zip code 31779: Pelham, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31779?

31779 is assigned to Pelham, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31779 in?

31779 is mostly in Mitchell County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 31779?

About 8,599 people live in 31779, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31779?

The median household income in 31779 is $47,530.

Q: What zip codes are near 31779?

The closest zip codes to 31779 are 31739, 31765, 39827, 31730, 31773.

Residential delivery areaMitchell CountyEastern Time

Population

8,599

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$112K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$744/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

136 sq mi

63 people/sq mi

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

About 31779

31779 is a small-town zip code in Pelham, Georgia (Mitchell County), covering 136 sq mi of land. About 8,599 people live here, or 63 per square mile. The median resident is 38.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,530 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $112,000, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $744 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.9 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and healthcare.

How 31779 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate17.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%124th of 701 in GA
Poverty rate22.9%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%130th of 694 in GA
Unemployment rate8.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%93rd of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy14.7%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%270th of 694 in GA
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%298th of 708 in GA
Diversity index53.8
59th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9267th of 708 in GA
Government workers14.1%
53rd
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%411th of 704 in GA
Median age38.7
48th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6410th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate67.4%
47th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%461st of 693 in GA
Residents 65 and older16.2%
47th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%383rd of 708 in GA
Residents under 1821.7%
46th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%402nd of 708 in GA
Tech workers2.6%
45th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%238th of 704 in GA
Healthcare workers8.9%
41st
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%292nd of 704 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.420
37th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477426th of 691 in GA
Average commute23.9 min
36th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min525th of 684 in GA
Self-employed workers7.7%
28th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%510th of 704 in GA
Rent-burdened renters44.3%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%404th of 678 in GA
Median earnings per worker$38,212
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066464th of 699 in GA
Population8,599
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407322nd of 708 in GA
Work from home5.9%
11th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%481st of 706 in GA
Population density63/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi446th of 708 in GA
Median household income$47,530
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353567th of 672 in GA
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%562nd of 708 in GA
Per capita income$22,599
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924632nd of 708 in GA
Median home value$112,000
4th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300533rd of 661 in GA
Median gross rent$744
4th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393530th of 628 in GA
Broadband access79.5%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%524th of 693 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher8.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%651st of 708 in GA

Measure	31779	Mitchell	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.4%	17.9%	12.4%	8.4%	92nd	124th of 701
Poverty rateWeakness	22.9%	23.4%	13.4%	12.5%	89th	130th of 694
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.6%	5.9%	5.1%	5.2%	89th	93rd of 704
Housing vacancy	14.7%	13.5%	10.3%	10.1%	86th	270th of 694
Veterans	7.4%	7.9%	7.2%	6.2%	71st	298th of 708
Diversity index	53.8	58.4	64.9	61.4	59th	267th of 708
Government workers	14.1%	19.4%	14.3%	14.5%	53rd	411th of 704
Median age	38.7	40.3	37.6	38.9	48th	410th of 708
Homeownership rate	67.4%	65.2%	65.7%	65.2%	47th	461st of 693
Residents 65 and older	16.2%	18.6%	15%	17.2%	47th	383rd of 708
Residents under 18	21.7%	22.9%	23.2%	22%	46th	402nd of 708
Tech workers	2.6%	1.1%	4%	3.8%	45th	238th of 704
Healthcare workers	8.9%	10.7%	8.2%	9.7%	41st	292nd of 704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.420	0.452	0.477	0.483	37th	426th of 691
Average commute	23.9 min	25.5 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	36th	525th of 684
Self-employed workers	7.7%	9.5%	10.1%	10%	28th	510th of 704
Rent-burdened renters	44.3%	51.4%	52.4%	51.1%	27th	404th of 678
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,212	$38,946	$47,066	$49,666	17th	464th of 699
Population	8,599	21,058	10,940,407	334,922,499	13th	322nd of 708
Work from home	5.9%	2.8%	15.9%	15.1%	11th	481st of 706
Population density	63/sq mi	41/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	446th of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,530	$57,613	$77,353	$80,734	7th	567th of 672
Foreign-born residents	1%	3%	11.2%	14.1%	6th	562nd of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,599	$26,645	$40,924	$44,673	5th	632nd of 708
Median home value	$112,000	$106,000	$303,300	$332,700	4th	533rd of 661
Median gross rent	$744	$797	$1,393	$1,413	4th	530th of 628
Broadband accessWeakness	79.5%	81.2%	91%	91%	4th	524th of 693
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.5%	14.3%	34.9%	35.7%	2nd	651st of 708

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

10%

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.7

Under 18

21.7%

65 and over

16.2%

Race and ethnicity

White53%
Black42%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

53.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,949
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 56.5%
Married couples: 39.7%
Living alone: 32.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31779

$47,530

Mitchell Co.

$57,613

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,599

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.420

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31779

$112,000

Mitchell Co.

$106,000

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31779

$744

Mitchell Co.

$797

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.8%

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 3,458
Owner-occupied: 67.4%
Vacant: 14.7%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.6%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.4%

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

34%

20–29

14%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

20%

Production

10%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Sales

Education

Construction and repair

Management

Food service

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Legal and social services

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Manufacturing

14%

Retail

11%

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Information

0.9%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$38,212

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31779	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,632	$74,888
Service	$24,811	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,161	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$71,023	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,479	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

37%

Some college

20%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 79.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47%
No internet access: 18.9%
Without health insurance: 17.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pelham
State: Georgia
County: Mitchell County
Center point: 31.0902° N, 84.1917° W
Land area: 136 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31779 spans 3 counties

Mitchell County65% of land
Grady County33% of land
Thomas County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Pelham3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 31779

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31739	Cotton, GA · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
31765	Meigs, GA	9.7 mi	2,751	$42,083	$100,800
39827	Cairo, GA	9.9 mi	4,730	$61,172	$158,000
31730	Camilla, GA	9.9 mi	8,717	$58,500	$106,300
31773	Ochlocknee, GA	12 mi	3,981	$80,125	$196,300
31784	Sale City, GA	14 mi	451	$56,607	$87,800
39897	Whigham, GA	15 mi	3,507	$54,639	$141,500
31756	Hartsfield, GA	15 mi	1,565	$77,375	$116,100
31738	Coolidge, GA	19 mi	2,798	$69,950	$176,900
39834	Climax, GA	20 mi	2,251	$47,708	$153,900
31716	Baconton, GA	20 mi	2,481	$60,953	$119,400
39828	Cairo, GA	20 mi	15,423	$53,901	$137,800

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Questions about 31779

What city is zip code 31779?

31779 is assigned to Pelham, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31779 in?

31779 is mostly in Mitchell County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 31779?

About 8,599 people live in 31779, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31779 in?

31779 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31779?

The median household income in 31779 is $47,530.

What zip codes are near 31779?

The closest zip codes to 31779 are 31739, 31765, 39827, 31730, 31773.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31779, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.