Zip code 31801: Box Springs, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31801?

31801 is assigned to Box Springs, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31801 in?

31801 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 31801?

About 3,015 people live in 31801, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31801?

The median household income in 31801 is $53,799.

Q: What zip codes are near 31801?

The closest zip codes to 31801 are 31810, 31829, 31058, 31831, 31812.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyEastern Time

Population

3,015

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$202K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$707/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

86 sq mi

35 people/sq mi

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

About 31801

31801 is a rural zip code in Box Springs, Georgia (Marion County), covering 86 sq mi of land. About 3,015 people live here, or 35 per square mile. The median resident is 48.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,799 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $201,700, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $707 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.5 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.

How 31801 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans15.5%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%28th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate90%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%50th of 693 in GA
Uninsured rate19.5%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%75th of 701 in GA
Average commute36.5 min
94th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min57th of 684 in GA
Residents 65 and older26.3%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%85th of 708 in GA
Median age48.3
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6106th of 708 in GA
Poverty rate25.8%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%86th of 694 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.484
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477157th of 691 in GA
Work from home19.9%
77th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%93rd of 706 in GA
Tech workers4.2%
71st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%118th of 704 in GA
Diversity index51
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9323rd of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate4.7%
47th
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%313th of 704 in GA
Government workers12.6%
41st
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%483rd of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents7.1%
39th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%208th of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%455th of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy5.3%
36th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%593rd of 694 in GA
Per capita income$32,018
24th
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924361st of 708 in GA
Residents under 1818.7%
23rd
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%526th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher20.6%
22nd
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%375th of 708 in GA
Median home value$201,700
21st
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300361st of 661 in GA
Median earnings per worker$37,736
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066477th of 699 in GA
Healthcare workers6.9%
14th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%462nd of 704 in GA
Median household income$53,799
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353469th of 672 in GA
Rent-burdened renters33.3%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%538th of 678 in GA
Population3,015
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407477th of 708 in GA
Population density35/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi532nd of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$707
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393555th of 628 in GA
Broadband access78.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%538th of 693 in GA

Measure	31801	Marion	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Veterans	15.5%	10.1%	7.2%	6.2%	98th	28th of 708
Homeownership rateStrength	90%	78.9%	65.7%	65.2%	96th	50th of 693
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.5%	17.3%	12.4%	8.4%	95th	75th of 701
Average commuteWeakness	36.5 min	32.3 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	94th	57th of 684
Residents 65 and older	26.3%	21.8%	15%	17.2%	94th	85th of 708
Median age	48.3	41.9	37.6	38.9	93rd	106th of 708
Poverty rateWeakness	25.8%	20.9%	13.4%	12.5%	93rd	86th of 694
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.484	0.475	0.477	0.483	83rd	157th of 691
Work from home	19.9%	6.4%	15.9%	15.1%	77th	93rd of 706
Tech workers	4.2%	2%	4%	3.8%	71st	118th of 704
Diversity index	51	58.7	64.9	61.4	53rd	323rd of 708
Unemployment rate	4.7%	4.8%	5.1%	5.2%	47th	313th of 704
Government workers	12.6%	17%	14.3%	14.5%	41st	483rd of 704
Foreign-born residents	7.1%	8.1%	11.2%	14.1%	39th	208th of 708
Self-employed workers	8.5%	10.4%	10.1%	10%	39th	455th of 704
Housing vacancy	5.3%	16.3%	10.3%	10.1%	36th	593rd of 694
Per capita income	$32,018	$29,446	$40,924	$44,673	24th	361st of 708
Residents under 18	18.7%	20.2%	23.2%	22%	23rd	526th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.6%	17.7%	34.9%	35.7%	22nd	375th of 708
Median home value	$201,700	$154,100	$303,300	$332,700	21st	361st of 661
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,736	$38,696	$47,066	$49,666	16th	477th of 699
Healthcare workers	6.9%	7.4%	8.2%	9.7%	14th	462nd of 704
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,799	$51,667	$77,353	$80,734	13th	469th of 672
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	33.3%	42.7%	52.4%	51.1%	7th	538th of 678
Population	3,015	7,509	10,940,407	334,922,499	5th	477th of 708
Population density	35/sq mi	21/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	532nd of 708
Median gross rent	$707	$710	$1,393	$1,413	3rd	555th of 628
Broadband accessWeakness	78.6%	74.7%	91%	91%	3rd	538th of 693

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

16%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

10%

35–44

14%

45–54

15%

55–64

21%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.3

Under 18

18.7%

65 and over

26.3%

Race and ethnicity

White68%
Black11%
Hispanic9%
Asian3%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

54%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

89%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,256
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 70.6%
Married couples: 49.4%
Living alone: 22.6%
Veterans (of adults): 15.5%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31801

$53,799

Marion Co.

$51,667

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,018

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.484

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31801

$201,700

Marion Co.

$154,100

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31801

$707

Marion Co.

$710

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

41%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,326
Owner-occupied: 90%
Vacant: 5.3%
Median year built: 1996
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 33.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

21%

20–29

30–44

32%

45–59

24%

60+

10%

Average commute

36.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

18%

Office and admin

15%

Production

Sales

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Education

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Education

Public administration

Construction

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,736

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31801	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,375	$74,888
Service	$22,448	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,287	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,419	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,389	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

26%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 78.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45.8%
No internet access: 16.9%
Without health insurance: 19.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Box Springs
State: Georgia
County: Marion County
Center point: 32.5193° N, 84.5948° W
Land area: 86 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31801 spans 3 counties

Marion County65% of land
Talbot County33% of land
Muscogee County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Box Springs (unincorporated)4% of zip
Columbus2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 31801

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31810	Geneva, GA	5.3 mi	175	—	—
31829	Upatoi, GA	8.3 mi	1,699	$109,764	$376,100
31058	Mauk, GA	11 mi	1,929	$40,655	$85,200
31831	Waverly Hall, GA	12 mi	4,446	$98,214	$300,800
31812	Junction City, GA	13 mi	484	$47,500	$108,000
31827	Talbotton, GA	13 mi	1,590	$34,946	$75,500
31039	Howard, GA	14 mi	54	—	—
31820	Midland, GA	14 mi	14,005	$114,468	$364,400
31807	Ellerslie, GA	15 mi	2,704	$109,345	$323,400
31803	Buena Vista, GA	15 mi	4,499	$45,189	$104,900
31914	Columbus, GA · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
31917	Columbus, GA · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 31801

What city is zip code 31801?

31801 is assigned to Box Springs, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31801 in?

31801 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 31801?

About 3,015 people live in 31801, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31801 in?

31801 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31801?

The median household income in 31801 is $53,799.

What zip codes are near 31801?

The closest zip codes to 31801 are 31810, 31829, 31058, 31831, 31812.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31801, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.