31025 ZIP Code — Elko, GA

Houston County, Georgia

ZIP code 31025 is located in Elko, Georgia, within Houston County. It covers approximately 66.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31025

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 $263,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($135,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 31025 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

1,281

population

66.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31025 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31025

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31025. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elko	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31069 Perry (6 mi) 31091 Unadilla (9.8 mi) 31047 Kathleen (11.2 mi) 31070 Pinehurst (12.1 mi) 31063 Montezuma (12.6 mi) 31057 Marshallville (13.1 mi) 31005 Bonaire (14.8 mi) 31036 Hawkinsville (16 mi) 31007 Byromville (16.1 mi) 31088 Warner Robins (17 mi) 31030 Fort Valley (17.6 mi) 31092 Vienna (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,281
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	66.51 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	32.3524
Longitude	-83.7421
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	11.6%	38.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	32.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	43.4%	24.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	26.1%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,281

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$135,000

Median household income

$62,346

Per capita income

$263,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.3%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

505

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	285	22.2%
18 and over	996	77.8%
65 and over	154	12.0%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55%

Black or African American 31.9%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	746	55%
Black or African American	433	31.9%
Two or more races	89	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	75	5.5%
Other race	13	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.6%	38.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	32.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	43.4%	24.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	26.1%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 26.6%

$200k+ 16.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	26.6%
$200k+	16.6%
Median income	$135,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 16.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.3%
Renter occupied	1.7%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	21.8%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	43.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	327	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	58	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	97	20.1%
Households with children under 18	145	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	24.1%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	24.3%
Married	65.9%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	6.8%
Divorced	4.3%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 31.8%

Associate's degree 0.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.2%
Kindergarten	12	3.7%
Elementary school	186	57.9%
High school	53	16.5%
College / grad school	63	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Other services 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Public administration 7.9%

Retail trade 6.5%

Professional & management 5.5%

Construction 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	17.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.6%
Public insurance	22.2%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,247	97.3%
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)	1,270	99.1%
Born in same state	1,270	99.1%
Born in different state	1,048	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.9%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	233	18.2%
French	82	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	4.7%
Polish	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31025

What city is ZIP code 31025 in?

ZIP code 31025 is primarily assigned to Elko, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31025 in?

ZIP code 31025 falls within Houston County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31025 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 31025 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31025 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 31025 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31025?

The median household income in ZIP code 31025 is $135,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 31025?

ZIP code 31025 has an estimated population of 1,281 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31025 in?

ZIP code 31025 observes the EST timezone.