31012 ZIP Code — Chester, GA

Dodge County, Georgia

ZIP code 31012 is located in Chester, Georgia, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 54.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31012

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 $121,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $65,313. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31012 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,210

population

54.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31012 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31012

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31019 Dexter (8.6 mi) 31014 Cochran (8.8 mi) 31022 Dudley (10.4 mi) 31065 Montrose (12.6 mi) 31009 Cadwell (13.1 mi) 31075 Rentz (13.2 mi) 31023 Eastman (13.3 mi) 31021 Dublin (15.5 mi) 31017 Danville (17 mi) 31017 Danville (17 mi) 31011 Chauncey (19 mi) 31036 Hawkinsville (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,210
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	54.89 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	32.3816
Longitude	-83.1846
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	56.2%	57.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	12.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,210

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$65,313

Median household income

$13,956

Per capita income

$121,400

Median home value

$407

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

31.5%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

407

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

112

20–24

359

25–34

301

35–44

331

45–54

191

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	194	8.8%
18 and over	2,016	91.2%
65 and over	221	10.0%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.4%

Black or African American 42.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,129	49.4%
Black or African American	980	42.9%
Hispanic or Latino	76	3.3%
Other race	67	2.9%
Two or more races	25	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	57.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	12.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.4%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.4%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$65,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,400
Median rent / month	$407
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	27.2%
Single-family detached	57.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	27.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	33.8%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	88.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	20	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	89	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	115	31.4%
Households with children under 18	76	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	30.3%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.8%	24.1%
Married	18.8%	45.0%
Separated	4.0%	3.7%
Widowed	1.6%	9.7%
Divorced	24.8%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 17.3%

HS graduate 51.4%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.1%
Kindergarten	4	1.8%
Elementary school	130	57.3%
High school	40	17.6%
College / grad school	46	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Transportation & utilities 15.5%

Retail trade 9.9%

Public administration 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Construction 2.5%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 31.5%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 29.0%

Married-couple families 14.1%

Female-led households 42.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	28.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	57.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,177	98.5%
Spanish	68	3.1%
Other Indo-European	65	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,120	95.9%
Born in same state	2,090	94.6%
Born in different state	1,576	71.3%
Foreign born	30	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	90	4.1%
Not a US citizen	20	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	178	8.1%
Italian	45	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	44	2%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.6%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31012

What city is ZIP code 31012 in?

ZIP code 31012 is primarily assigned to Chester, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31012 in?

ZIP code 31012 falls within Dodge County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31012?

32% of residents in ZIP code 31012 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31012?

8% 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 31012?

The median home value in ZIP code 31012 is $121,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 31012?

ZIP code 31012 has an estimated population of 2,210 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31012 in?

ZIP code 31012 observes the EST timezone.