31803 ZIP Code — Buena Vista, GA

Marion County, Georgia

ZIP code 31803 is located in Buena Vista, Georgia, within Marion County. It covers approximately 284.96 square miles and serves a population of 4,599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31803

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 $108,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $44,493. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31803 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,599

population

284.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31803 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31803

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31803. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buena Vista	Acceptable
Buena Vista	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31801 Box Springs (12.3 mi) 31806 Ellaville (12.8 mi) 31058 Mauk (13.7 mi) 31824 Preston (14.6 mi) 31081 Rupert (15.6 mi) 31805 Cusseta (15.6 mi) 31905 Fort Benning (18.4 mi) 31825 Richland (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,599
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	197

Geography
Land area	284.96 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	32.3083
Longitude	-84.5245
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	49.4%	54.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	11.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,599

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$44,493

Median household income

$26,429

Per capita income

$108,900

Median home value

$651

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,857

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

109

160

5–9

148

194

10–14

180

187

15–19

174

120

20–24

111

154

25–34

143

399

35–44

371

258

45–54

240

179

55–59

167

154

60–64

142

237

65–74

219

182

75–84

169

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,054	22.9%
18 and over	3,545	77.1%
65 and over	892	19.4%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 44.4%

White 41.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 6%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,187	44.4%
White	2,044	41.5%
Hispanic or Latino	328	6.7%
Other race	296	6%
Two or more races	47	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	54.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	11.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 19.3%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	19.3%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$44,493

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,900
Median rent / month	$651
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	55.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	73.3%
Propane / LP gas	24.7%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	728	39.9%
Cohabiting couple	76	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	461	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	559	30.6%
Households with children under 18	586	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	616	33.8%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	31.3%
Married	42.4%	41.5%
Separated	1.0%	4.9%
Widowed	8.1%	12.3%
Divorced	10.8%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 17.8%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	6.9%
Kindergarten	65	5.9%
Elementary school	541	48.8%
High school	216	19.5%
College / grad school	210	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Retail trade 14.0%

Professional & management 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Information 3.4%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	25.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	306	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,373	95.1%
Spanish	171	3.9%
Other Indo-European	152	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,394	95.5%
Born in same state	4,362	94.8%
Born in different state	3,739	81.3%
Foreign born	32	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	205	4.5%
Not a US citizen	14	6.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	327	7.1%
French	170	3.7%
Italian	132	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	0.2%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	74.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31803

What city is ZIP code 31803 in?

ZIP code 31803 is primarily assigned to Buena Vista, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31803 in?

ZIP code 31803 falls within Marion County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31803?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31803?

The median home value in ZIP code 31803 is $108,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31803?

Health data for ZIP code 31803 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31803?

The median household income in ZIP code 31803 is $44,493, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31803 in?

ZIP code 31803 observes the EST timezone.