31028 ZIP Code — Centerville, GA

Houston County, Georgia

ZIP code 31028 is located in Centerville, Georgia, within Houston County. It covers approximately 2.93 square miles and serves a population of 6,496 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31028

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $72,265. 31% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 31028 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,496

population

2.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Centerville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,496
Population density	2,217 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	2.93 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	32.6323
Longitude	-83.6848
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.2%	38.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	32.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	24.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,496

Population

2,217

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$72,265

Median household income

$28,111

Per capita income

$229,000

Median home value

$1,158

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,758

Housing units

35.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

401

5–9

404

250

10–14

253

393

15–19

396

106

20–24

107

301

25–34

304

458

35–44

462

422

45–54

425

55–59

175

60–64

177

384

65–74

388

148

75–84

150

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,817	28.0%
18 and over	4,679	72.0%
65 and over	1,151	17.7%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.4%

Black or African American 42.9%

Asian 5.1%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,079	46.4%
Black or African American	2,847	42.9%
Asian	335	5.1%
Two or more races	140	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	133	2%
Other race	95	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.2%	38.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	32.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	24.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$72,265

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.3%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,000
Median rent / month	$1,158
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.4%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	44.1%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	92.8%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,246	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	49	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	335	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	489	23.1%
Households with children under 18	827	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	711	33.6%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	36.9%
Married	62.6%	50.2%
Separated	1.7%	0.8%
Widowed	2.4%	6.1%
Divorced	7.3%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 23.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	35.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	1.1%
Kindergarten	31	1.4%
Elementary school	1,221	53.3%
High school	388	17.0%
College / grad school	624	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Public administration 19.0%

Professional & management 9.7%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Construction 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Other services 2.3%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.5%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.0%
Government	35.5%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 23.8%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	550	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	17.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,369	98.0%
Spanish	311	4.9%
Other Indo-European	41	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	194	3.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,038	92.9%
Born in same state	5,889	90.7%
Born in different state	4,195	64.6%
Foreign born	149	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	458	7.1%
Not a US citizen	163	35.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	662	10.2%
Italian	557	8.6%
Arab	416	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	0.6%
English	28	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.6%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31028

What city is ZIP code 31028 in?

ZIP code 31028 is primarily assigned to Centerville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31028 in?

ZIP code 31028 falls within Houston County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31028?

16% of residents in ZIP code 31028 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31028 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 31028 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 31028?

ZIP code 31028 has an estimated population of 6,496 residents, with a density of 2,216 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31028?

The median home value in ZIP code 31028 is $229,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31028 in?

ZIP code 31028 observes the EST timezone.