31014 ZIP Code — Cochran, GA

Bleckley County, Georgia

ZIP code 31014 is located in Cochran, Georgia, within Bleckley County. It covers approximately 208.73 square miles and serves a population of 13,086 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31014

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,207. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31014 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,086

population

208.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31014 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31014

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31014. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cochran	Acceptable
Cochran	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31012 Chester (8.8 mi) 31065 Montrose (13.4 mi) 31022 Dudley (14.2 mi) 31017 Danville (14.7 mi) 31017 Danville (14.7 mi) 31036 Hawkinsville (14.9 mi) 31005 Bonaire (15.8 mi) 31019 Dexter (16.2 mi) 31047 Kathleen (16.4 mi) 31044 Jeffersonville (16.8 mi) 31020 Dry Branch (17 mi) 31023 Eastman (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,086
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	208.73 sq mi
Water area	3.38 sq mi
Latitude	32.4304
Longitude	-83.3231
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	56.1%	56.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

13,086

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$55,207

Median household income

$25,775

Per capita income

$112,600

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

4,548

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

375

Under 5

418

314

5–9

350

276

10–14

309

595

15–19

665

542

20–24

605

802

25–34

896

680

35–44

759

687

45–54

766

460

55–59

513

450

60–64

503

567

65–74

632

317

75–84

354

119

85+

132

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,507	19.2%
18 and over	10,579	80.8%
65 and over	2,121	16.2%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.9%

Black or African American 31.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,503	63.9%
Black or African American	4,156	31.2%
Two or more races	246	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	219	1.6%
Asian	116	0.9%
Other race	65	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	56.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	12.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$55,207

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,600
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.0%
Electricity	73.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,199	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	64	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	668	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,473	33.4%
Households with children under 18	1,529	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,447	32.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	37.2%
Married	47.4%	42.7%
Separated	0.5%	2.9%
Widowed	1.2%	9.1%
Divorced	9.9%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	251	7.0%
Kindergarten	123	3.5%
Elementary school	1,041	29.2%
High school	690	19.4%
College / grad school	1,458	40.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Public administration 14.3%

Retail trade 12.4%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Professional & management 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 3.1%

Construction 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	32.3%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 22.6%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	972	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	46.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,293	93.9%
Spanish	108	0.9%
Other Indo-European	37	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	71	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,683	96.9%
Born in same state	12,660	96.7%
Born in different state	10,522	80.4%
Foreign born	23	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	403	3.1%
Not a US citizen	291	72.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,661	12.7%
French	1,017	7.8%
Italian	377	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	0.2%
English	18	0.1%
Irish	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31014

What city is ZIP code 31014 in?

ZIP code 31014 is primarily assigned to Cochran, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31014 in?

ZIP code 31014 falls within Bleckley County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31014?

16% of residents in ZIP code 31014 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31014 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 31014 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31014?

The median home value in ZIP code 31014 is $112,600.

Does ZIP code 31014 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 31014 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 31014 in?

ZIP code 31014 observes the EST timezone.