31019 ZIP Code — Dexter, GA

Laurens County, Georgia

ZIP code 31019 is located in Dexter, Georgia, within Laurens County. It covers approximately 53.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,935 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31019

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,571) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 31019 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,935

population

53.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31019 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31019

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31019. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dexter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31021 Dublin (7 mi) 31022 Dudley (7.2 mi) 31075 Rentz (7.4 mi) 31012 Chester (8.6 mi) 31009 Cadwell (11.1 mi) 31065 Montrose (11.5 mi) 31014 Cochran (16.2 mi) 31027 East Dublin (16.5 mi) 31017 Danville (17.5 mi) 31017 Danville (17.5 mi) 31023 Eastman (18.3 mi) 30454 Rockledge (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,935
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	53.54 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	32.4217
Longitude	-83.0451
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	55.0%	60.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,935

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$53,571

Median household income

$28,634

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

986

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

110

120

10–14

153

152

15–19

194

20–24

128

25–34

164

190

35–44

242

245

45–54

312

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

145

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	766	26.1%
18 and over	2,169	73.9%
65 and over	344	11.7%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.9%

Black or African American 18.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.5%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,136	70.9%
Black or African American	550	18.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	121	4%
Hispanic or Latino	79	2.6%
Other race	75	2.5%
Two or more races	53	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	60.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$53,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	63.9%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.5%
Electricity	85.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	535	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	44	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	170	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	217	22.5%
Households with children under 18	386	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	288	29.8%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	26.5%
Married	53.2%	47.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.3%
Widowed	3.2%	10.9%
Divorced	11.5%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	4.1%
Kindergarten	33	3.5%
Elementary school	394	41.5%
High school	299	31.5%
College / grad school	185	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Construction 17.0%

Public administration 13.1%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Professional & management 5.7%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	29.7%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 64.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,811	95.8%
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)	2,935	100.0%
Born in same state	2,933	99.9%
Born in different state	2,478	84.4%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	314	10.7%
French	119	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	83	2.8%
Irish	39	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31019

What city is ZIP code 31019 in?

ZIP code 31019 is primarily assigned to Dexter, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31019 in?

ZIP code 31019 falls within Laurens County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31019?

17% of residents in ZIP code 31019 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31019 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 31019 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31019?

The median home value in ZIP code 31019 is $150,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 31019?

ZIP code 31019 has an estimated population of 2,935 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31019 in?

ZIP code 31019 observes the EST timezone.