31719 ZIP Code — Americus, GA

Sumter County, Georgia

ZIP code 31719 is located in Americus, Georgia, within Sumter County. It covers approximately 94.60 square miles and serves a population of 7,941 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31719

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 $98,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $40,600. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31719 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.

7,941

population

94.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31719 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31719

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31719. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Americus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31780 Plains (5 mi) 31709 Americus (11.6 mi) 31787 Smithville (13 mi) 31824 Preston (13.8 mi) 31711 Andersonville (14.2 mi) 31832 Weston (15.4 mi) 39877 Parrott (15.7 mi) 31806 Ellaville (16 mi) 39826 Bronwood (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,941
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	261

Geography
Land area	94.60 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	32.0639
Longitude	-84.3085
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	59.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,941

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$40,600

Median household income

$25,554

Per capita income

$98,900

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

62.0%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

2,672

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

126

294

5–9

297

163

10–14

164

312

15–19

314

349

20–24

353

413

25–34

417

709

35–44

715

511

45–54

515

201

55–59

202

254

60–64

256

355

65–74

359

202

75–84

204

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,417	17.8%
18 and over	6,524	82.2%
65 and over	1,251	15.8%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.6%

White 37.6%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.7%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,572	56.6%
White	3,036	37.6%
Two or more races	162	2%
Hispanic or Latino	139	1.7%
Other race	139	1.7%
Asian	23	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	59.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$40,600

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,900
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	62.0%
Renter occupied	38.0%
Vacant	26.7%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.4%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	89.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	927	34.1%
Cohabiting couple	121	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	521	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,147	42.2%
Households with children under 18	696	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	927	34.1%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.5%	41.2%
Married	37.9%	34.2%
Separated	1.2%	1.8%
Widowed	4.1%	10.2%
Divorced	10.2%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	4.0%
Kindergarten	124	7.3%
Elementary school	774	45.8%
High school	234	13.8%
College / grad school	491	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.3%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Public administration 9.2%

Other services 8.5%

Information 8.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Construction 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 41.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	26.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	47.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	292	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	14.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,690	96.8%
Spanish	113	1.5%
Other Indo-European	113	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,800	98.2%
Born in same state	7,771	97.9%
Born in different state	6,622	83.4%
Foreign born	29	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	141	1.8%
Not a US citizen	37	26.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	435	5.5%
Arab	371	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	270	3.4%
English	17	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31719

What city is ZIP code 31719 in?

ZIP code 31719 is primarily assigned to Americus, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31719 in?

ZIP code 31719 falls within Sumter County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31719?

21% of residents in ZIP code 31719 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31719 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 31719 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31719?

The median home value in ZIP code 31719 is $98,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31719?

Health data for ZIP code 31719 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 31719 in?

ZIP code 31719 observes the EST timezone.