31309 ZIP Code — Fleming, GA

Liberty County, Georgia

ZIP code 31309 is located in Fleming, Georgia, within Liberty County. It covers approximately 29.15 square miles and serves a population of 640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31309

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,844. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 31309 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

640

population

29.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31309 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31309

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City	Status
Fleming	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	640
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	29.15 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	31.8813
Longitude	-81.4588
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	50.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	14.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

640

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$49,844

Median household income

$23,456

Per capita income

$79,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

297

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	61	9.5%
18 and over	579	90.5%
65 and over	203	31.7%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Black or African American 18.9%

Group	Count	%
White	519	81.1%
Black or African American	121	18.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	50.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	34.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.3%	14.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 27.4%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	27.4%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
Median income	$49,844

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 57.6%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	52.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	35.4%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	12.9%
3 or more	48.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	90.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	97	39.1%
Households with children under 18	36	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	54.4%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.8%	14.3%
Married	49.8%	45.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	28.6%
Divorced	4.4%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 64.3%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	36.3%
High school	8	4.8%
College / grad school	99	58.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Professional & management 16.6%

Retail trade 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Construction 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 81.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.3%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	20.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.3%
Under 18	78.7%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	63.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.6%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	16.4%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	640	100.0%
Spanish	7	1.1%
Other Indo-European	7	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	640	100.0%
Born in same state	640	100.0%
Born in different state	407	63.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	112	17.5%
French	46	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	83.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31309

What city is ZIP code 31309 in?

ZIP code 31309 is primarily assigned to Fleming, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31309 in?

ZIP code 31309 falls within Liberty County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31309 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 31309 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 31309 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 31309 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 31309 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 31309 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31309?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 31309 in?

ZIP code 31309 observes the EST timezone.