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Wilcox County
Abbeville, GA
31001
31001 ZIP Code — Abbeville, GA
Wilcox County, Georgia
ZIP code 31001 is located in
Abbeville ,
Georgia ,
within Wilcox County .
It covers approximately 174.05 square miles and serves a population of
4,299 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 229 .
About ZIP code 31001
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 $72,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $39,258. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 31001 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
4,299
Population density
25 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
315
Geography
Land area
174.05 sq mi
Water area
2.76 sq mi
Latitude
31.9743
Longitude
-83.3054
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
229
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.2%
58.5%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
28.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
4.8%
11.8%
21.2%
Over $200k
2.3%
1.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$39,258
Median household income
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 732 17.0% 18 and over 3,567 83.0% 65 and over 644 15.0% Median age 39.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
43.6%
Group Count % White 2,231 51% Black or African American 1,908 43.6% Two or more races 110 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 76 1.7% Other race 50 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.2%
58.5%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
28.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
4.8%
11.8%
21.2%
Over $200k
2.3%
1.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.4% $10k–$15k 8.8% $15k–$25k 19.8% $25k–$35k 8.9% $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 19.0% $75k–$100k 9.1% $100k–$150k 8.5% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 1.2% Median income $39,258
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $72,500 Median rent / month $594 Owner occupied 65.7% Renter occupied 34.3% Vacant 30.7% Single-family detached 59.2% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 36.6% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 28.0% 1980–1989 22.2% 1970–1979 13.0% 1960–1969 11.6% 1950–1959 6.0% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 6.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 3.1% 2 bedrooms 25.8% 3 bedrooms 56.2% 4 bedrooms 10.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.9% 1 vehicle 38.4% 2 vehicles 33.3% 3 or more 18.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.8% Electricity 83.8% Propane / LP gas 11.6% Wood 2.5% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 371 44.2% Cohabiting couple 33 3.9% Male householder, no spouse 133 15.9% Female householder, no spouse 302 36.0% Households with children under 18 316 37.7% Households with seniors (65+) 337 40.2% Average household size 3.04
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 59.9% 31.6% Married 22.3% 38.5% Separated 4.4% 2.4% Widowed 2.1% 15.4% Divorced 11.4% 12.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.9%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.6% Bachelor's or higher 11.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 47 6.5% Kindergarten 36 5.0% Elementary school 379 52.7% High school 134 18.6% College / grad school 123 17.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
18.7%
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Public administration
8.9%
Professional & management
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.1% Service 20.4% Sales & office 11.3% Natural resources & construction 8.9% Production & transportation 37.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.3% Government 16.5% Self-employed 3.6% Unpaid family workers 1.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.0% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 1.3% Walk 1.8% Work from home 5.2% Other means 12.5% Avg commute (minutes) 37.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.2%
Female-led households
47.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.5% Retirement income 20.7% Supplemental Security 4.2% Cash public assistance 4.8% Food stamps / SNAP 19.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.5% High blood pressure 43.7% High cholesterol 33.0% Diabetes 15.5% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 5.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.0% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 35.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.7% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 24.7% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 29.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.2% Visited dentist 43.7% Cholesterol screening 86.1% Teeth loss 27.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 100 2.8%
Disability % Any disability 10.6% Under 18 2.0% 18–64 years 11.5% 65 and over 21.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.0% Public insurance 49.7% No insurance 14.1% Uninsured under 19 4.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,134 96.2% Spanish 89 2.2% Other Indo-European 83 2.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,160 96.8% Born in same state 4,147 96.5% Born in different state 3,387 78.8% Foreign born 13 0.3% Naturalized citizen 139 3.2% Not a US citizen 5 3.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 209 4.9% Italian 154 3.6%
Ancestry Count % French 103 2.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 19.5% Internet access 85.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31001
What city is ZIP code 31001 in?
ZIP code 31001 is primarily assigned to Abbeville, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31001 in?
ZIP code 31001 falls within Wilcox County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31001?
36% of residents in ZIP code 31001 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 31001?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 31001 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 31001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31001?
The median home value in ZIP code 31001 is $72,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 31001 in?
ZIP code 31001 observes the EST timezone.
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