31009 ZIP Code — Cadwell, GA

Laurens County, Georgia

ZIP code 31009 is located in Cadwell, Georgia, within Laurens County. It covers approximately 76.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,504 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31009

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $47,453. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% 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. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31009 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,504

population

76.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cadwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31075 Rentz (5.9 mi) 31037 Mc Rae Helena (10.2 mi) 31011 Chauncey (10.4 mi) 31019 Dexter (11.1 mi) 31023 Eastman (12 mi) 31012 Chester (13.1 mi) 31021 Dublin (15.2 mi) 30411 Alamo (15.2 mi) 31022 Dudley (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,504
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	76.59 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	32.2636
Longitude	-83.0094
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	60.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,504

Population

People per sq mi

33.7

Median age

$47,453

Median household income

$21,863

Per capita income

$85,400

Median home value

$497

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

557

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

118

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	395	26.3%
18 and over	1,109	73.7%
65 and over	214	14.2%
Median age	33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Black or African American 6.6%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,294	83.4%
Black or African American	102	6.6%
Two or more races	58	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	48	3.1%
Other race	45	2.9%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	60.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
Median income	$47,453

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 11.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,400
Median rent / month	$497
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.8%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	59.8%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	81.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	90	17.7%
Male householder, no spouse	104	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	121	23.8%
Households with children under 18	206	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	30.7%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	32.4%
Married	38.5%	38.1%
Separated	4.8%	0.3%
Widowed	9.8%	10.6%
Divorced	10.5%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.4%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.3%
Kindergarten	8	2.2%
Elementary school	145	39.0%
High school	133	35.8%
College / grad school	85	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Finance & real estate 13.4%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Professional & management 9.5%

Construction 9.3%

Retail trade 9.1%

Other services 7.6%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 27.7%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 46.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	8.7%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	66.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.1%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	22.2%
Uninsured under 19	21.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,428	94.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,454	96.7%
Born in same state	1,452	96.5%
Born in different state	1,213	80.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	50	3.3%
Not a US citizen	50	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	122	8.1%
French	69	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31009

What city is ZIP code 31009 in?

ZIP code 31009 is primarily assigned to Cadwell, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31009 in?

ZIP code 31009 falls within Laurens County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31009?

22% of residents in ZIP code 31009 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31009?

13% 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 31009?

The median home value in ZIP code 31009 is $85,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31009?

The median household income in ZIP code 31009 is $47,453, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31009 in?

ZIP code 31009 observes the EST timezone.