31020 ZIP Code — Dry Branch, GA

Twiggs County, Georgia

ZIP code 31020 is located in Dry Branch, Georgia, within Twiggs County. It covers approximately 128.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31020

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($37,298) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,680

population

128.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dry Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31098 Warner Robins (5.7 mi) 31044 Jeffersonville (8.1 mi) 31088 Warner Robins (9.6 mi) 31093 Warner Robins (10.3 mi) 31005 Bonaire (10.4 mi) 31217 Macon (11.6 mi) 31047 Kathleen (14.1 mi) 31216 Macon (14.2 mi) 31017 Danville (14.9 mi) 31017 Danville (14.9 mi) 31201 Macon (14.9 mi) 31206 Macon (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,680
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	289

Geography
Land area	128.10 sq mi
Water area	2.28 sq mi
Latitude	32.6390
Longitude	-83.4785
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	73.0%	56.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	13.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,680

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$37,298

Median household income

$27,756

Per capita income

$90,900

Median home value

$826

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

864

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

146

25–34

124

106

35–44

153

45–54

129

100

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	259	15.4%
18 and over	1,421	84.6%
65 and over	345	20.5%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.8%

Black or African American 38.5%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	987	58.8%
Black or African American	646	38.5%
Two or more races	47	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.0%	56.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	13.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 21.6%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	21.6%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$37,298

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.3%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,900
Median rent / month	$826
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	31.1%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	0.4%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	22.7%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.8%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	19.6%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	63.7%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Fuel oil	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	191	29.7%
Female householder, no spouse	146	22.7%
Households with children under 18	160	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	48.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.7%	9.9%
Married	32.7%	51.0%
Separated	1.1%	2.8%
Widowed	4.0%	9.9%
Divorced	15.6%	26.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	224	93.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	16	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Professional & management 9.5%

Public administration 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Retail trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Construction 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.3%
Service	32.6%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	34.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 18.7%

Female-led households 4.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	24.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	48.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,645	97.9%
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)	1,680	100.0%
Born in same state	1,680	100.0%
Born in different state	1,466	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	321	19.1%
French	36	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	64.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31020

What city is ZIP code 31020 in?

ZIP code 31020 is primarily assigned to Dry Branch, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31020 in?

ZIP code 31020 falls within Twiggs County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31020?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 31020 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 31020 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31020 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 31020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31020?

The median home value in ZIP code 31020 is $90,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 31020 in?

ZIP code 31020 observes the EST timezone.