31716 ZIP Code — Baconton, GA

Mitchell County, Georgia

ZIP code 31716 is located in Baconton, Georgia, within Mitchell County. It covers approximately 79.76 square miles and serves a population of 2,810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31716

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 $130,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,300. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 31716 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,810

population

79.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31716 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31716

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baconton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31784 Sale City (10.4 mi) 31705 Albany (10.9 mi) 31744 Doerun (12 mi) 31704 Albany (12.4 mi) 31721 Albany (13.3 mi) 31730 Camilla (13.9 mi) 31701 Albany (14.2 mi) 31707 Albany (15.5 mi) 31756 Hartsfield (17 mi) 31791 Sylvester (18.4 mi) 31768 Moultrie (19.2 mi) 31765 Meigs (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,810
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	205

Geography
Land area	79.76 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	31.3779
Longitude	-84.1207
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,810

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$54,300

Median household income

$30,483

Per capita income

$130,600

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,069

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

110

10–14

112

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

158

104

35–44

121

199

45–54

231

109

55–59

128

60–64

220

65–74

257

75–84

110

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	610	21.7%
18 and over	2,200	78.3%
65 and over	708	25.2%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.5%

Black or African American 39.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 3.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,442	49.5%
Black or African American	1,163	39.9%
Two or more races	107	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	105	3.6%
Other race	94	3.2%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 14.4%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	14.4%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$54,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 26.6%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,600
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	62.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	12.8%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	32.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	79.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	520	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	149	12.7%
Male householder, no spouse	132	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	375	31.9%
Households with children under 18	294	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	503	42.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	20.6%
Married	52.5%	42.5%
Separated	0.6%	8.2%
Widowed	2.5%	9.8%
Divorced	14.9%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.3%
Kindergarten	38	6.3%
Elementary school	349	58.2%
High school	96	16.0%
College / grad school	97	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Public administration 15.7%

Construction 12.4%

Retail trade 8.2%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	29.7%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 25.4%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	354	16.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,712	96.5%
Spanish	40	1.5%
Other Indo-European	40	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,707	96.3%
Born in same state	2,698	96.0%
Born in different state	2,303	82.0%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	103	3.7%
Not a US citizen	45	43.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	249	8.9%
French	193	6.9%
Italian	145	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	62	2.2%
English	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31716

What city is ZIP code 31716 in?

ZIP code 31716 is primarily assigned to Baconton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31716 in?

ZIP code 31716 falls within Mitchell County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31716 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 31716 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31716?

21% of residents in ZIP code 31716 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31716 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 31716 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31716 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 31716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 31716 in?

ZIP code 31716 observes the EST timezone.