Zip code 31830: Warm Springs, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31830
31830 is a rural zip code in Warm Springs, Georgia (Meriwether County), covering 55 sq mi of land. About 2,176 people live here, or 40 per square mile. The median resident is 54.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $61,250 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $143,800, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $785 a month.
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.8 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and transportation and moving goods.
How 31830 compares
- Median age54.598thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.648th of 708 in GA
- 98thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%32nd of 708 in GA
- Tech workers10.4%97thU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%14th of 704 in GA
- Government workers27.6%97thU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%59th of 704 in GA
- Housing vacancy19.7%93rdU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%156th of 694 in GA
- Poverty rate24.5%91stWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%106th of 694 in GA
- Uninsured rate15.4%89thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%197th of 701 in GA
- Homeownership rate78.4%75thU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%262nd of 693 in GA
- Veterans7.8%75thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%260th of 708 in GA
- Average commute29.8 min73rdU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min250th of 684 in GA
- Work from home13.8%55thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%192nd of 706 in GA
- Diversity index49.751stU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9349th of 708 in GA
- 47thU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477367th of 691 in GA
- 33rdU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%301st of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$40,93024thU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066390th of 699 in GA
- Per capita income$31,63723rdU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924381st of 708 in GA
- Median household income$61,25022ndU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353386th of 672 in GA
- Median home value$143,8008thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300473rd of 661 in GA
- Broadband access82.4%7thWeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%476th of 693 in GA
- Population density40/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi511th of 708 in GA
- 6thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393499th of 628 in GA
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%573rd of 708 in GA
- 4thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%587th of 678 in GA
- 4thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%629th of 708 in GA
- Population2,1763rdU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407531st of 708 in GA
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%597th of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%670th of 704 in GA
- 1stU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%679th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 31830 | Meriwether | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.5 | 43.5 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 48th of 708 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 34.1% | 21.4% | 15% | 17.2% | 32nd of 708 | |
| Tech workers | 10.4% | 0.6% | 4% | 3.8% | 14th of 704 | |
| Government workers | 27.6% | 13.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 59th of 704 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19.7% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 156th of 694 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 24.5% | 18.9% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 106th of 694 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 15.4% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 197th of 701 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.4% | 73% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 262nd of 693 | |
| Veterans | 7.8% | 6.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 260th of 708 | |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 34.3 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 250th of 684 | |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 6.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 192nd of 706 | |
| Diversity index | 49.7 | 52.3 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 349th of 708 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.432 | 0.436 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 367th of 691 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 14.5% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 301st of 708 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,930 | $41,062 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 390th of 699 | |
| Per capita income | $31,637 | $29,411 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 381st of 708 | |
| Median household income | $61,250 | $57,340 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 386th of 672 | |
| Median home value | $143,800 | $168,800 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 473rd of 661 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 82.4% | 82.1% | 91% | 91% | 476th of 693 | |
| Population density | 40/sq mi | 42/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 511th of 708 | |
| Median gross rent | $785 | $920 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 499th of 628 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | 1% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 573rd of 708 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 27.6% | 48.4% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 587th of 678 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12% | 21% | 23.2% | 22% | 629th of 708 | |
| Population | 2,176 | 20,929 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 531st of 708 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 597th of 704 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.3% | 6.1% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 670th of 704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 1.2% | 6.4% | 10.1% | 10% | 679th 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
- White61%
- Black35%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial0.6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 950
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 56%
- Married couples
- 39.2%
- Living alone
- 38.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.8%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,183
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Vacant
- 19.7%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 27.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.4%
- Home value to income
- 2.3× (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 | 31830 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $67,500 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,684 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,576 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $62,891 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $24,500 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.6%
- Households with broadband
- 82.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 55.3%
- No internet access
- 8.9%
- Without health insurance
- 15.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Warm Springs
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Meriwether County
- Center point
- 32.9007° N, 84.7291° W
- Land area
- 55 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31830 spans 2 counties
- Meriwether County90% of land
- Harris County10% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Manchester4% of zip
- Warm Springs3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31830
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31826 | Shiloh, GA | 7.1 mi | $85,376 |
| 31816 | Manchester, GA | 7.6 mi | $50,663 |
| 31823 | Pine Mountain Valley, GA | 8.6 mi | $71,420 |
| 30293 | Woodbury, GA | 9.4 mi | $59,365 |
| 30222 | Greenville, GA | 10 mi | $64,151 |
| 31822 | Pine Mountain, GA | 11 mi | $66,302 |
| 31836 | Woodland, GA | 13 mi | $46,771 |
| 30241 | Lagrange, GA | 16 mi | $49,053 |
| 31831 | Waverly Hall, GA | 16 mi | $98,214 |
| 30258 | Molena, GA | 16 mi | $58,777 |
| 31811 | Hamilton, GA | 17 mi | $90,385 |
| 30218 | Gay, GA | 17 mi | $68,250 |
Zip codes like 31830 elsewhere
Questions about 31830
What city is zip code 31830?
31830 is assigned to Warm Springs, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31830 in?
31830 is mostly in Meriwether County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 31830?
About 2,176 people live in 31830, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31830 in?
31830 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31830?
The median household income in 31830 is $61,250.
What zip codes are near 31830?
The closest zip codes to 31830 are 31826, 31816, 31823, 30293, 30222.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31830, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.