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Cook County
Cecil, GA
31627
31627 ZIP Code — Cecil, GA
Cook County, Georgia
ZIP code 31627 is located in
Cecil ,
Georgia ,
within Cook County .
It covers approximately 0.74 square miles and serves a population of
263 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 229 .
About ZIP code 31627
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $69,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $39,000. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 31627 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Cecil
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
263
Population density
355 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
075
Geography
Land area
0.74 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
31.0635
Longitude
-83.3759
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
229
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
85.3%
57.2%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
7.8%
28.9%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
6.9%
12.0%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$39,000
Median household income
$1,179
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 59 22.4% 18 and over 204 77.6% 65 and over 67 25.5% Median age 42.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
42.8%
Group Count % Black or African American 130 42.8% White 92 30.3% Hispanic or Latino 41 13.5% Two or more races 41 13.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
85.3%
57.2%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
7.8%
28.9%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
6.9%
12.0%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
7.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 5.6% $15k–$25k 32.2% $25k–$35k 8.9% $35k–$50k 16.7% $50k–$75k 17.8% $75k–$100k 6.7% $100k–$150k 8.9% $150k–$200k 3.3% Median income $39,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $69,200 Median rent / month $1,179 Owner occupied 67.8% Renter occupied 32.2% Vacant 21.1% Single-family detached 71.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 26.3% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.03
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 16.7% 2000–2009 10.5% 1990–1999 11.4% 1980–1989 14.0% 1970–1979 11.4% 1960–1969 13.2% 1950–1959 17.5% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 3.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.5% 2 bedrooms 26.3% 3 bedrooms 60.5% 4 bedrooms 7.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 31.1% 2 vehicles 42.2% 3 or more 26.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.7% Electricity 70.0% Propane / LP gas 2.2% Wood 21.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 38 42.2% Cohabiting couple 8 8.9% Male householder, no spouse 22 24.4% Female householder, no spouse 22 24.4% Households with children under 18 19 21.1% Households with seniors (65+) 53 58.9% Average household size 2.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.3% 31.9% Married 39.0% 24.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.2% 12.6% Divorced 19.5% 31.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.7%
Some college, no degree
29.8%
Graduate / professional
1.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.3% Bachelor's or higher 7.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 32 45.7% High school 22 31.4% College / grad school 16 22.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
20.4%
Transportation & utilities
16.1%
Education & healthcare
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Professional & management
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.7% Service 24.7% Sales & office 48.4% Natural resources & construction 5.4% Production & transportation 11.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.0% Government 22.6% Self-employed 5.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.4% Carpool 3.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
50.0%
Female-led households
57.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.9% Retirement income 34.4% Supplemental Security 8.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.1% High blood pressure 43.5% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 16.1% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 29.1% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.6% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 33.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.4% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 21.7% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 22.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 51.1% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 23.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 13.2%
Disability % Any disability 26.2% Under 18 8.5% 18–64 years 17.5% 65 and over 59.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 31.6% Public insurance 66.2% No insurance 10.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 259 98.5% 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) 263 100.0% Born in same state 250 95.1% Born in different state 189 71.9% Foreign born 13 4.9% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 7 2.7%
Ancestry Count % French 7 2.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.2% Internet access 83.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31627
What city is ZIP code 31627 in?
ZIP code 31627 is primarily assigned to Cecil, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31627 in?
ZIP code 31627 falls within Cook County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31627?
36% of residents in ZIP code 31627 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 31627 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 31627 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 31627?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 31627 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 31627 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What timezone is ZIP code 31627 in?
ZIP code 31627 observes the EST timezone.
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