31024 ZIP Code — Eatonton, GA

Putnam County, Georgia

ZIP code 31024 is located in Eatonton, Georgia, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 324.74 square miles and serves a population of 21,165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/478/762.

About ZIP code 31024

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 $189,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,102) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 31024 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,165

population

324.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eatonton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31026 Eatonton (2 mi) 30625 Buckhead (14.3 mi) 30678 White Plains (17.2 mi) 31085 Shady Dale (18.1 mi) 31062 Milledgeville (18.2 mi) 31061 Milledgeville (18.6 mi) 30642 Greensboro (18.7 mi) 31033 Haddock (19 mi) 31087 Sparta (19.2 mi) 30650 Madison (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,165
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	237

Geography
Land area	324.74 sq mi
Water area	15.20 sq mi
Latitude	33.3255
Longitude	-83.3444
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/478/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	46.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	30.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

21,165

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$60,102

Median household income

$41,138

Per capita income

$189,200

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

10,310

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

457

Under 5

484

518

5–9

548

607

10–14

642

659

15–19

697

595

20–24

630

870

25–34

920

1,083

35–44

1,147

1,396

45–54

1,477

690

55–59

731

911

60–64

965

1,624

65–74

1,718

775

75–84

821

85+

103

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,296	20.3%
18 and over	16,869	79.7%
65 and over	5,138	24.3%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.2%

Black or African American 24.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 2.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	14,359	65.2%
Black or African American	5,435	24.7%
Hispanic or Latino	862	3.9%
Two or more races	635	2.9%
Other race	560	2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	114	0.5%
Asian	62	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	46.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	30.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	17.2%	21.2%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$60,102

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 11.8%

$1M+ 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,200
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.8%
Electricity	77.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	0.5%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,759	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	396	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,381	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,704	29.3%
Households with children under 18	2,192	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,691	39.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	18.5%
Married	61.7%	52.1%
Separated	2.3%	1.6%
Widowed	2.1%	16.6%
Divorced	6.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	342	8.3%
Kindergarten	97	2.4%
Elementary school	1,985	48.1%
High school	1,168	28.3%
College / grad school	533	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Professional & management 8.2%

Construction 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Other services 5.6%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,534	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,224	95.6%
Spanish	440	2.2%
Other Indo-European	381	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.1%
Other languages	32	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,210	95.5%
Born in same state	20,167	95.3%
Born in different state	13,884	65.6%
Foreign born	43	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	955	4.5%
Not a US citizen	400	41.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5,180	24.5%
French	2,136	10.1%
Italian	1,443	6.8%
English	83	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	29	0.1%
German	23	0.1%
Irish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31024

What city is ZIP code 31024 in?

ZIP code 31024 is primarily assigned to Eatonton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31024 in?

ZIP code 31024 falls within Putnam County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31024 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 31024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31024?

17% of residents in ZIP code 31024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31024 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 31024 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31024?

The median home value in ZIP code 31024 is $189,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 31024 in?

ZIP code 31024 observes the EST timezone.