31735 ZIP Code — Cobb, GA

Sumter County, Georgia

ZIP code 31735 is located in Cobb, Georgia, within Sumter County. It covers approximately 19.81 square miles and serves a population of 544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31735

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 $212,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($38,889) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 31735 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

544

population

19.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cobb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31743 De Soto (4.6 mi) 31709 Americus (9.5 mi) 31015 Cordele (10.8 mi) 31092 Vienna (12.8 mi) 31007 Byromville (14.1 mi) 31787 Smithville (16.1 mi) 31772 Oakfield (16.1 mi) 31796 Warwick (16.5 mi) 31712 Arabi (16.8 mi) 31711 Andersonville (17 mi) 31070 Pinehurst (17.4 mi) 31763 Leesburg (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	544
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	261

Geography
Land area	19.81 sq mi
Water area	4.43 sq mi
Latitude	31.9758
Longitude	-83.9637
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	56.4%	59.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

544

Population

People per sq mi

63.1

Median age

$38,889

Median household income

$37,016

Per capita income

$212,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

477

Housing units

45.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	9.6%
18 and over	492	90.4%
65 and over	224	41.2%
Median age	63.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Black or African American 8.6%

Group	Count	%
White	497	91.4%
Black or African American	47	8.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	59.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 18.1%

$10k–$15k 14.6%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.1%
$10k–$15k	14.6%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$38,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 38.5%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	47.1%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	14.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	13.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	87.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
No fuel used	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	33.7%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	75	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	102	35.4%
Households with children under 18	42	14.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	53.5%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.1%	23.3%
Married	38.5%	44.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	9.2%	8.2%
Divorced	9.2%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 37.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	45.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	40.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	76	59.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.1%

Transportation & utilities 21.7%

Public administration 13.8%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 9.0%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.0%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.5%
Government	40.2%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	19.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.5

Poverty

All people 36.4%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 29.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 84.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.5%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	17.4%
Cash public assistance	9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	42.6%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.9%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.2%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	544	100.0%
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)	544	100.0%
Born in same state	544	100.0%
Born in different state	429	78.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	77	14.2%
French	69	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	7.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.9%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31735

What city is ZIP code 31735 in?

ZIP code 31735 is primarily assigned to Cobb, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31735 in?

ZIP code 31735 falls within Sumter County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31735 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 31735 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31735?

36% of residents in ZIP code 31735 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31735 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 31735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 31735 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 31735 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 31735 in?

ZIP code 31735 observes the EST timezone.