Zip code 31790: Sycamore, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31790?

31790 is assigned to Sycamore, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31790 in?

31790 is mostly in Turner County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 31790?

About 2,643 people live in 31790, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31790?

The median household income in 31790 is $63,365.

Q: What zip codes are near 31790?

The closest zip codes to 31790 are 31733, 31714, 31783, 31760, 31793.

Residential delivery areaTurner CountyEastern Time

Population

2,643

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$114K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$810/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

69 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

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

About 31790

31790 is a rural zip code in Sycamore, Georgia (Turner County), covering 69 sq mi of land. About 2,643 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 36.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $63,365 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $113,900, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $810 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 31790 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers16.9%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%38th of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy20.9%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%134th of 694 in GA
Homeownership rate86.3%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%101st of 693 in GA
Residents under 1826.9%
86th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%94th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate7.3%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%134th of 704 in GA
Poverty rate17.6%
78th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%260th of 694 in GA
Uninsured rate11.5%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%394th of 701 in GA
Government workers18.4%
78th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%227th of 704 in GA
Self-employed workers12%
77th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%199th of 704 in GA
Rent-burdened renters56.4%
71st
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%197th of 678 in GA
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%347th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older16.6%
50th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%365th of 708 in GA
Diversity index40.9
37th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9484th of 708 in GA
Median age36.4
30th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6524th of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.411
30th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477456th of 691 in GA
Median earnings per worker$41,563
27th
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066361st of 699 in GA
Median household income$63,365
26th
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353355th of 672 in GA
Average commute22.5 min
26th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min570th of 684 in GA
Foreign-born residents3.8%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%360th of 708 in GA
Work from home6.1%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%473rd of 706 in GA
Per capita income$24,664
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924590th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$810
7th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393478th of 628 in GA
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi519th of 708 in GA
Broadband access80.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%511th of 693 in GA
Population2,643
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407499th of 708 in GA
Median home value$113,900
4th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300527th of 661 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher11.2%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%608th of 708 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%681st of 704 in GA

Measure	31790	Turner	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Healthcare workers	16.9%	11.4%	8.2%	9.7%	98th	38th of 704
Housing vacancy	20.9%	16.1%	10.3%	10.1%	94th	134th of 694
Homeownership rateStrength	86.3%	63.8%	65.7%	65.2%	91st	101st of 693
Residents under 18	26.9%	25%	23.2%	22%	86th	94th of 708
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.3%	12.2%	5.1%	5.2%	82nd	134th of 704
Poverty rate	17.6%	20.3%	13.4%	12.5%	78th	260th of 694
Uninsured rate	11.5%	13.2%	12.4%	8.4%	78th	394th of 701
Government workers	18.4%	19.6%	14.3%	14.5%	78th	227th of 704
Self-employed workers	12%	12.2%	10.1%	10%	77th	199th of 704
Rent-burdened renters	56.4%	36.7%	52.4%	51.1%	71st	197th of 678
Veterans	7%	4.9%	7.2%	6.2%	66th	347th of 708
Residents 65 and older	16.6%	19.3%	15%	17.2%	50th	365th of 708
Diversity index	40.9	57.2	64.9	61.4	37th	484th of 708
Median age	36.4	36.6	37.6	38.9	30th	524th of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.411	0.485	0.477	0.483	30th	456th of 691
Median earnings per worker	$41,563	$35,191	$47,066	$49,666	27th	361st of 699
Median household income	$63,365	$36,799	$77,353	$80,734	26th	355th of 672
Average commute	22.5 min	24.5 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	26th	570th of 684
Foreign-born residents	3.8%	1.9%	11.2%	14.1%	23rd	360th of 708
Work from home	6.1%	12.2%	15.9%	15.1%	12th	473rd of 706
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,664	$23,092	$40,924	$44,673	7th	590th of 708
Median gross rent	$810	$679	$1,393	$1,413	7th	478th of 628
Population density	38/sq mi	31/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	519th of 708
Broadband accessWeakness	80.2%	72.6%	91%	91%	5th	511th of 693
Population	2,643	8,939	10,940,407	334,922,499	4th	499th of 708
Median home value	$113,900	$97,300	$303,300	$332,700	4th	527th of 661
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.2%	9.8%	34.9%	35.7%	4th	608th of 708
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	4%	3.8%	1st	681st 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

10%

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

36.4

Under 18

26.9%

65 and over

16.6%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black7%
Hispanic10%
Asian0%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

40.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 707
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 79.3%
Married couples: 60.7%
Living alone: 16.1%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

$100–150k

26%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31790

$63,365

Turner Co.

$36,799

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,664

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.411

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31790

$113,900

Turner Co.

$97,300

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31790

$810

Turner Co.

$679

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 894
Owner-occupied: 86.3%
Vacant: 20.9%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.1%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

21%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

20–29

30%

30–44

32%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

25%

Healthcare

17%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Management

Production

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

0.9%

Business and finance

0.5%

Computer and math

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Construction

14%

Public administration

11%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Retail

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$41,563

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31790	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,696	$74,888
Service	$16,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,720	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$62,716	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,955	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

31%

Some college

26%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
Households with broadband: 80.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.8%
No internet access: 19.4%
Without health insurance: 11.5%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Sycamore
State: Georgia
County: Turner County
Center point: 31.6525° N, 83.5780° W
Land area: 69 sq mi
Water area: 1.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31790 spans 3 counties

Turner County94% of land
Irwin County3% of land
Tift County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Sycamore1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 31790

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31733	Chula, GA	6.6 mi	1,373	$48,903	$206,900
31714	Ashburn, GA	7 mi	5,975	$33,287	$94,200
31783	Rebecca, GA	9.7 mi	1,707	$53,571	$97,400
31760	Irwinville, GA · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
31793	Tifton, GA	13 mi	10,585	$83,693	$206,900
31712	Arabi, GA	14 mi	1,295	$85,162	$38,300
31781	Poulan, GA	14 mi	2,174	$52,991	$110,800
31789	Sumner, GA	15 mi	1,470	$55,720	$96,300
31795	Ty Ty, GA	16 mi	1,591	$40,962	$124,600
31794	Tifton, GA	16 mi	26,178	$46,056	$130,100
31796	Warwick, GA	19 mi	1,048	$45,833	—
31769	Mystic, GA · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 31790

What city is zip code 31790?

31790 is assigned to Sycamore, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31790 in?

31790 is mostly in Turner County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 31790?

About 2,643 people live in 31790, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31790 in?

31790 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31790?

The median household income in 31790 is $63,365.

What zip codes are near 31790?

The closest zip codes to 31790 are 31733, 31714, 31783, 31760, 31793.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31790, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.