31023 ZIP Code — Eastman, GA

Dodge County, Georgia

ZIP code 31023 is located in Eastman, Georgia, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 283.12 square miles and serves a population of 14,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31023

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $45,084. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% 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 management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,404

population

283.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eastman	Acceptable
Eastman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31011 Chauncey (8.5 mi) 31009 Cadwell (12 mi) 31012 Chester (13.3 mi) 31077 Rhine (13.8 mi) 31037 Mc Rae Helena (15.3 mi) 31001 Abbeville (16.2 mi) 31075 Rentz (17 mi) 31071 Pineview (17.5 mi) 31036 Hawkinsville (17.9 mi) 31060 Milan (18.1 mi) 31014 Cochran (18.3 mi) 31019 Dexter (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,404
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	283.12 sq mi
Water area	4.03 sq mi
Latitude	32.1886
Longitude	-83.1953
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	58.9%	57.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	12.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,404

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$45,084

Median household income

$24,110

Per capita income

$114,000

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

65.3%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

4,658

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

399

Under 5

420

343

5–9

362

515

10–14

544

428

15–19

452

471

20–24

496

747

25–34

787

898

35–44

947

851

45–54

897

510

55–59

537

450

60–64

474

846

65–74

892

431

75–84

455

123

85+

129

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,083	21.4%
18 and over	11,321	78.6%
65 and over	2,876	20.0%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Black or African American 23.1%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	10,569	72.3%
Black or African American	3,381	23.1%
Two or more races	244	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	218	1.5%
Other race	157	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	57.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	27.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	12.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$45,084

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,000
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	65.3%
Renter occupied	34.7%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.9%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.9%
Electricity	77.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,533	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	221	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	816	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,531	30.0%
Households with children under 18	1,604	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,714	33.6%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	23.8%
Married	46.3%	42.7%
Separated	2.5%	2.0%
Widowed	2.5%	12.6%
Divorced	12.7%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	257	7.6%
Kindergarten	65	1.9%
Elementary school	1,512	45.0%
High school	720	21.4%
College / grad school	809	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.5%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Public administration 12.2%

Construction 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Retail trade 7.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 26.2%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 32.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	22.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	877	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,585	94.3%
Spanish	108	0.8%
Other Indo-European	97	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,169	98.4%
Born in same state	14,154	98.3%
Born in different state	10,799	75.0%
Foreign born	15	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	235	1.6%
Not a US citizen	62	26.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,088	7.6%
Arab	990	6.9%
Italian	738	5.1%
English	35	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	0.1%
German	6	0%
Norwegian	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31023

What city is ZIP code 31023 in?

ZIP code 31023 is primarily assigned to Eastman, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31023 in?

ZIP code 31023 falls within Dodge County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31023?

24% of residents in ZIP code 31023 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31023 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 31023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31023?

The median home value in ZIP code 31023 is $114,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31023?

The median household income in ZIP code 31023 is $45,084, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31023 in?

ZIP code 31023 observes the EST timezone.