31801 ZIP Code — Box Springs, GA

Talbot County, Georgia

ZIP code 31801 is located in Box Springs, Georgia, within Talbot County. It covers approximately 86.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 31801

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,810. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 31801 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,907

population

86.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Box Springs	Acceptable
Box Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31058 Mauk (6.7 mi) 31812 Junction City (10.2 mi) 31829 Upatoi (11.1 mi) 31803 Buena Vista (12.3 mi) 31907 Columbus (15 mi) 31827 Talbotton (15.6 mi) 31081 Rupert (15.7 mi) 31905 Fort Benning (16.2 mi) 31831 Waverly Hall (16.8 mi) 31820 Midland (17.2 mi) 31807 Ellerslie (17.3 mi) 31805 Cusseta (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,907
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	263

Geography
Land area	86.07 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	32.4829
Longitude	-84.5640
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	53.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	31.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	12.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,907

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$51,810

Median household income

$24,131

Per capita income

$154,800

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

1,159

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

212

25–34

208

35–44

256

45–54

252

171

55–59

169

60–64

314

65–74

308

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	13.3%
18 and over	2,519	86.7%
65 and over	786	27.0%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.7%

Black or African American 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 4.8%

Asian 3.5%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,201	71.7%
Black or African American	381	12.4%
Hispanic or Latino	162	5.3%
Other race	148	4.8%
Asian	108	3.5%
Two or more races	69	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	53.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	31.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	12.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 30.8%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	30.8%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$51,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,800
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	51.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	41.9%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	28.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	81.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	664	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	39	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	180	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	276	23.8%
Households with children under 18	276	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	522	45.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	28.9%
Married	53.8%	52.4%
Separated	0.9%	2.7%
Widowed	2.1%	7.0%
Divorced	11.9%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	11.3%
Kindergarten	5	1.2%
Elementary school	125	28.9%
High school	161	37.3%
College / grad school	92	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.5%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Other services 8.7%

Professional & management 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Retail trade 8.4%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Construction 3.4%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.0

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	393	15.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.2%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	60.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	20.7%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,828	97.3%
Spanish	74	2.6%
Other Indo-European	74	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,691	92.6%
Born in same state	2,662	91.6%
Born in different state	1,664	57.2%
Foreign born	29	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	216	7.4%
Not a US citizen	59	27.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	564	19.4%
French	271	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	206	7.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31801

What city is ZIP code 31801 in?

ZIP code 31801 is primarily assigned to Box Springs, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31801 in?

ZIP code 31801 falls within Talbot County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31801 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 31801 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31801 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 31801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 31801 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 31801 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31801?

17% of residents in ZIP code 31801 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 31801 in?

ZIP code 31801 observes the EST timezone.