Zip code 31824: Preston, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31824?

31824 is assigned to Preston, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31824 in?

31824 is mostly in Webster County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 31824?

About 1,066 people live in 31824, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31824?

The median household income in 31824 is $31,742.

Q: What zip codes are near 31824?

The closest zip codes to 31824 are 31780, 31832, 31825, 39877, 31719.

Residential delivery areaWebster CountyEastern Time

Population

1,066

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$87K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$580/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

117 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

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

About 31824

31824 is a rural zip code in Preston, Georgia (Webster County), covering 117 sq mi of land. About 1,066 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 46.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $31,742 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $87,100, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $580 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.1 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and food service.

How 31824 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate22.6%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%38th of 701 in GA
Housing vacancy26.5%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%74th of 694 in GA
Poverty rate27.8%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%67th of 694 in GA
Residents 65 and older24.5%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%109th of 708 in GA
Median age46.1
89th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6135th of 708 in GA
Self-employed workers14.4%
88th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%96th of 704 in GA
Government workers16.4%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%314th of 704 in GA
Homeownership rate70.7%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%401st of 693 in GA
Diversity index48.6
49th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9375th of 708 in GA
Average commute25.1 min
44th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min464th of 684 in GA
Veterans4.9%
37th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%547th of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.408
27th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477471st of 691 in GA
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%418th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters31.6%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%548th of 678 in GA
Per capita income$22,061
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924637th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate1.8%
4th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%588th of 704 in GA
Healthcare workers4.7%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%597th of 704 in GA
Median earnings per worker$27,786
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066662nd of 699 in GA
Population1,066
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407615th of 708 in GA
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi686th of 708 in GA
Median household income$31,742
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353656th of 672 in GA
Median home value$87,100
1st
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300607th of 661 in GA
Median gross rent$580
1st
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393609th of 628 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher7.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%663rd of 708 in GA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%704th of 706 in GA
Broadband access70.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%645th of 693 in GA
Residents under 186.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%669th of 708 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%696th of 704 in GA

Measure	31824	Webster	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Uninsured rateWeakness	22.6%	21.5%	12.4%	8.4%	97th	38th of 701
Housing vacancy	26.5%	26.2%	10.3%	10.1%	97th	74th of 694
Poverty rateWeakness	27.8%	22.3%	13.4%	12.5%	95th	67th of 694
Residents 65 and older	24.5%	19.4%	15%	17.2%	91st	109th of 708
Median age	46.1	42.9	37.6	38.9	89th	135th of 708
Self-employed workers	14.4%	9.5%	10.1%	10%	88th	96th of 704
Government workers	16.4%	24.1%	14.3%	14.5%	68th	314th of 704
Homeownership rate	70.7%	77%	65.7%	65.2%	55th	401st of 693
Diversity index	48.6	53.3	64.9	61.4	49th	375th of 708
Average commute	25.1 min	33.8 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	44th	464th of 684
Veterans	4.9%	5.9%	7.2%	6.2%	37th	547th of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.408	0.416	0.477	0.483	27th	471st of 691
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	3.2%	11.2%	14.1%	17th	418th of 708
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.6%	28.1%	52.4%	51.1%	6th	548th of 678
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,061	$23,991	$40,924	$44,673	4th	637th of 708
Unemployment rateStrength	1.8%	4.2%	5.1%	5.2%	4th	588th of 704
Healthcare workers	4.7%	5.1%	8.2%	9.7%	3rd	597th of 704
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,786	$32,348	$47,066	$49,666	2nd	662nd of 699
Population	1,066	2,381	10,940,407	334,922,499	1st	615th of 708
Population density	9/sq mi	11/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	686th of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,742	$46,792	$77,353	$80,734	1st	656th of 672
Median home value	$87,100	$82,600	$303,300	$332,700	1st	607th of 661
Median gross rent	$580	$658	$1,393	$1,413	1st	609th of 628
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.5%	8.9%	34.9%	35.7%	1st	663rd of 708
Work from home	0%	3.3%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	704th of 706
Broadband accessWeakness	70.5%	72.4%	91%	91%	1st	645th of 693
Residents under 18	6.4%	14.2%	23.2%	22%	1st	669th of 708
Tech workers	0%	0%	4%	3.8%	1st	696th 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

Under 5

5–17

13%

18–24

25–34

21%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.1

Under 18

6.4%

65 and over

24.5%

Race and ethnicity

White36%
Black62%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.1%

Diversity index

48.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 410
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 47.6%
Married couples: 38%
Living alone: 37.8%
Veterans (of adults): 4.9%
Male / female: 58% / 42%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

46%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31824

$31,742

Webster Co.

$46,792

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,061

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.408

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31824

$87,100

Webster Co.

$82,600

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31824

$580

Webster Co.

$658

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

47%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

44%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 558
Owner-occupied: 70.7%
Vacant: 26.5%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.6%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

23%

20–29

31%

30–44

16%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

25.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

34%

Office and admin

18%

Food service

13%

Management

12%

Sales

Police and fire

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

17%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Admin, support and management

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Manufacturing

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Wholesale

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Construction

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$27,786

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31824	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$23,452	$74,888
Service	$21,464	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,111	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,833	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

40%

Some college

31%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
Households with broadband: 70.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43.2%
No internet access: 25.9%
Without health insurance: 22.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Preston
State: Georgia
County: Webster County
Center point: 32.0579° N, 84.5206° W
Land area: 117 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31824 spans 2 counties

Webster County98% of land
Marion County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Webster County98% of zip

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

Zip codes near 31824

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31780	Plains, GA	7.9 mi	1,767	$39,290	$158,600
31832	Weston, GA	8.8 mi	67	$65,809	—
31825	Richland, GA	9.7 mi	2,986	$28,698	$73,100
39877	Parrott, GA	9.9 mi	393	$51,250	$87,700
31719	Americus, GA	13 mi	8,533	$42,905	$81,600
31803	Buena Vista, GA	17 mi	4,499	$45,189	$104,900
31806	Ellaville, GA	19 mi	4,135	$58,875	$156,000
31805	Cusseta, GA	19 mi	1,833	$56,544	$103,300
31787	Smithville, GA	20 mi	1,122	$92,554	$180,400
31815	Lumpkin, GA	20 mi	2,792	$45,417	$94,900
39826	Bronwood, GA	20 mi	500	$46,875	$88,400
39842	Dawson, GA	22 mi	7,831	$43,871	$117,200

Questions about 31824

What city is zip code 31824?

31824 is assigned to Preston, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31824 in?

31824 is mostly in Webster County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 31824?

About 1,066 people live in 31824, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31824 in?

31824 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31824?

The median household income in 31824 is $31,742.

What zip codes are near 31824?

The closest zip codes to 31824 are 31780, 31832, 31825, 39877, 31719.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31824, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.