31022 ZIP Code — Dudley, GA

Laurens County, Georgia

ZIP code 31022 is located in Dudley, Georgia, within Laurens County. It covers approximately 51.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31022

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,889. 47% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 31022 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,897

population

51.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dudley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31065 Montrose (4.5 mi) 31019 Dexter (7.2 mi) 31021 Dublin (9.5 mi) 31012 Chester (10.4 mi) 31017 Danville (10.4 mi) 31017 Danville (10.4 mi) 31014 Cochran (14.2 mi) 31075 Rentz (14.5 mi) 31042 Irwinton (16.7 mi) 31027 East Dublin (16.9 mi) 31044 Jeffersonville (18 mi) 31009 Cadwell (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,897
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	51.67 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	32.5147
Longitude	-83.1007
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	63.2%	60.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,897

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$48,889

Median household income

$27,174

Per capita income

$153,900

Median home value

$697

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

705

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

101

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

164

35–44

156

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	564	29.7%
18 and over	1,333	70.3%
65 and over	369	19.5%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Black or African American 14.5%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,607	84.7%
Black or African American	275	14.5%
Two or more races	15	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	60.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$48,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,900
Median rent / month	$697
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	65.8%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	81.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	4.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	384	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	32	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	98	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	210	29.0%
Households with children under 18	301	41.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	269	37.2%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	18.9%
Married	58.6%	53.5%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	6.9%	11.5%
Divorced	3.4%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	11.0%
Kindergarten	50	9.8%
Elementary school	295	57.8%
High school	44	8.6%
College / grad school	65	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Retail trade 17.9%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Construction 10.0%

Professional & management 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Other services 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	28.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.8%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 49.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	15.1%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,768	93.2%
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)	1,890	99.6%
Born in same state	1,888	99.5%
Born in different state	1,587	83.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	182	9.6%
French	180	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	144	7.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31022

What city is ZIP code 31022 in?

ZIP code 31022 is primarily assigned to Dudley, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31022 in?

ZIP code 31022 falls within Laurens County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31022 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 31022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31022?

16% of residents in ZIP code 31022 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31022?

The median home value in ZIP code 31022 is $153,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 31022?

ZIP code 31022 has an estimated population of 1,897 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31022 in?

ZIP code 31022 observes the EST timezone.