Zip code 31833: West Point, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31833
31833 is a small-town zip code in West Point, Georgia (Harris County), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 6,815 people live here, or 70 per square mile. The median resident is 36.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $61,348 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $172,200, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $801 a month.
23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and office and administrative support.
How 31833 compares
- Housing vacancy19.9%93rdU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%152nd of 694 in GA
- Homeownership rate84.1%87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%150th of 693 in GA
- Residents under 1826.9%86thU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%93rd of 708 in GA
- Poverty rate17.4%78thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%269th of 694 in GA
- 72ndU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%283rd of 704 in GA
- 62ndU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%237th of 704 in GA
- Diversity index53.358thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9279th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access92.5%53rdU.S. 91% · GA 91%199th of 693 in GA
- Veterans6%52ndU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%438th of 708 in GA
- 44thU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%407th of 708 in GA
- 33rdU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%657th of 701 in GA
- 29thU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%321st of 708 in GA
- Median age36.128thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6536th of 708 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$40,78323rdU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066396th of 699 in GA
- Median household income$61,34822ndU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353384th of 672 in GA
- Median home value$172,20015thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300414th of 661 in GA
- Work from home6.3%13thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%461st of 706 in GA
- Population6,81511thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407357th of 708 in GA
- Average commute19.5 min11thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min638th of 684 in GA
- 11thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%488th of 704 in GA
- Population density70/sq mi10thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi427th of 708 in GA
- Per capita income$26,03810thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924561st of 708 in GA
- 10thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%595th of 704 in GA
- 8thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477598th of 691 in GA
- 7thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393489th of 628 in GA
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%564th of 708 in GA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%628th of 678 in GA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%679th of 704 in GA
| Measure | 31833 | Harris | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 19.9% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 152nd of 694 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84.1% | 88.8% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 150th of 693 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.9% | 21.5% | 23.2% | 22% | 93rd of 708 | |
| Poverty rate | 17.4% | 9% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 269th of 694 | |
| Government workers | 17% | 19.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 283rd of 704 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 237th of 704 | |
| Diversity index | 53.3 | 42.1 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 279th of 708 | |
| Broadband access | 92.5% | 88.9% | 91% | 91% | 199th of 693 | |
| Veterans | 6% | 12.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 438th of 708 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.8% | 19.2% | 15% | 17.2% | 407th of 708 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5% | 6.8% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 657th of 701 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 38% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 321st of 708 | |
| Median age | 36.1 | 43.5 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 536th of 708 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,783 | $55,113 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 396th of 699 | |
| Median household income | $61,348 | $97,302 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 384th of 672 | |
| Median home value | $172,200 | $302,800 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 414th of 661 | |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 11.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 461st of 706 | |
| Population | 6,815 | 36,086 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 357th of 708 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19.5 min | 26.1 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 638th of 684 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.5% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 488th of 704 | |
| Population density | 70/sq mi | 78/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 427th of 708 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,038 | $44,650 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 561st of 708 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6% | 8.6% | 10.1% | 10% | 595th of 704 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.376 | 0.414 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 598th of 691 | |
| Median gross rent | $801 | $1,048 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 489th of 628 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 2.1% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 564th of 708 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 18.8% | 48.5% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 628th of 678 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 4.4% | 4% | 3.8% | 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
- White56%
- Black39%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,521
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 71%
- Married couples
- 42.8%
- Living alone
- 26.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,148
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Vacant
- 19.9%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 18.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (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 | 31833 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $45,517 | $74,888 |
| Service | $12,174 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,117 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $50,771 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,355 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12%
- Households with broadband
- 92.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 63.6%
- No internet access
- 6.9%
- Without health insurance
- 5%
- Limited-English households
- 0.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- West Point
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Harris County
- Center point
- 32.8429° N, 85.0918° W
- Land area
- 98 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
31833 spans 2 counties
- Harris County61% of land
- Troup County39% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- West Point11% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31833
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36854 | Valley, AL | 8.5 mi | $55,973 |
| 36863 | Lanett, AL | 11 mi | $51,130 |
| 31822 | Pine Mountain, GA | 11 mi | $66,302 |
| 31811 | Hamilton, GA | 12 mi | $90,385 |
| 36852 | Cusseta, AL | 12 mi | $71,071 |
| 30240 | Lagrange, GA | 14 mi | $61,584 |
| 30261 | Lagrange, GA · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 30241 | Lagrange, GA | 15 mi | $49,053 |
| 31808 | Fortson, GA | 15 mi | $109,294 |
| 31823 | Pine Mountain Valley, GA | 17 mi | $71,420 |
| 31804 | Cataula, GA | 18 mi | $103,095 |
| 36855 | Five Points, AL | 18 mi | $46,765 |
Zip codes like 31833 elsewhere
Questions about 31833
What city is zip code 31833?
31833 is assigned to West Point, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31833 in?
31833 is mostly in Harris County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 31833?
About 6,815 people live in 31833, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31833 in?
31833 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31833?
The median household income in 31833 is $61,348.
What zip codes are near 31833?
The closest zip codes to 31833 are 36854, 36863, 31822, 31811, 36852.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31833, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.