31532 ZIP Code — Denton, GA

Jeff Davis County, Georgia

ZIP code 31532 is located in Denton, Georgia, within Jeff Davis County. It covers approximately 47.08 square miles and serves a population of 595 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31532

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $31,053. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 31532 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.

595

population

47.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31532 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31532

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31532. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Denton	Acceptable
Denton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31519 Broxton (7.9 mi) 31567 West Green (9.2 mi) 31539 Hazlehurst (9.7 mi) 31549 Lumber City (12.2 mi) 31533 Douglas (13 mi) 31544 Jacksonville (13.8 mi) 31055 Mc Rae Helena (18.1 mi) 31554 Nicholls (18.5 mi) 31512 Ambrose (19.4 mi) 31535 Douglas (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	595
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	47.08 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	31.7269
Longitude	-82.7556
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	64.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	10.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

595

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$31,053

Median household income

$19,128

Per capita income

$80,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

182

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	24.4%
18 and over	450	75.6%
65 and over	130	21.8%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.6%

Two or more races 16.5%

Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

Black or African American 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	417	58.6%
Two or more races	117	16.5%
Hispanic or Latino	116	16.3%
Black or African American	34	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	64.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	10.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
Median income	$31,053

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.8%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.5%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	50.0%
2 vehicles	22.6%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	88.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	121	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	52	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	53	23.0%
Households with children under 18	80	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	41.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	5.0%
Married	52.7%	43.7%
Separated	2.2%	9.3%
Widowed	5.4%	37.6%
Divorced	9.7%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 58.6%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	76	64.4%
High school	15	12.7%
College / grad school	22	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.0%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 17.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Public administration 7.5%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	20.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 27.1%

Married-couple families 31.4%

Female-led households 82.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	20.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.5%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	44.7%
65 and over	66.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.3%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	541	90.9%
Spanish	7	1.3%
Other Indo-European	7	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	580	97.5%
Born in same state	580	97.5%
Born in different state	455	76.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	2.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	14.3%
Italian	39	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	79.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31532

What city is ZIP code 31532 in?

ZIP code 31532 is primarily assigned to Denton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31532 in?

ZIP code 31532 falls within Jeff Davis County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31532?

25% of residents in ZIP code 31532 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31532?

10% 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 31532 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 31532 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 31532 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 31532 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 31532 in?

ZIP code 31532 observes the EST timezone.