31631 ZIP Code — Fargo, GA

Clinch County, Georgia

ZIP code 31631 is located in Fargo, Georgia, within Clinch County. It covers approximately 237.07 square miles and serves a population of 544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31631

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 $72,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,428. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (19%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks. 53% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31631 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

544

population

237.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31631 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31631

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31631. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fargo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31648 Statenville (11.5 mi) 31550 Manor (15.8 mi) 31630 Du Pont (17.4 mi) 31634 Homerville (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	544
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	237.07 sq mi
Water area	2.18 sq mi
Latitude	30.7813
Longitude	-82.6372
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	60.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	27.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	11.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

544

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$68,428

Median household income

$31,904

Per capita income

$72,200

Median home value

$620

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

352

Housing units

4.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	14.7%
18 and over	464	85.3%
65 and over	82	15.1%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%

Black or African American 8.1%

Two or more races 6.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	446	82%
Black or African American	44	8.1%
Two or more races	34	6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	60.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	27.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	11.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 1.4%

$50k–$75k 51.9%

$75k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	1.4%
$50k–$75k	51.9%
$75k–$100k	2.1%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$68,428

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.3%

$50k–$100k 51.2%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,200
Median rent / month	$620
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	32.1%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	47.1%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	60.2%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	91.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	23	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	16	5.6%
Female householder, no spouse	74	26.0%
Households with children under 18	69	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	23.2%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.8%	4.2%
Married	71.8%	57.1%
Separated	9.7%	7.9%
Widowed	1.3%	12.5%
Divorced	8.4%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.9%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.9%
Bachelor's or higher	4.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	4.2%
Kindergarten	35	48.6%
Elementary school	31	43.1%
High school	3	4.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 49.0%

Finance & real estate 13.9%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Construction 9.4%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Public administration 1.6%

Retail trade 1.2%

Professional & management 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.4%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.1%
Service	2.0%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	54.3%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 38.8%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.5%
Retirement income	4.9%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	19.3%
Heart disease	11.5%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	15.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.8%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	40.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	31.2%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	19.9%
No health insurance	26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	41.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	33.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.4%
Public insurance	25.4%
No insurance	52.9%
Uninsured under 19	46.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	533	98.0%
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)	544	100.0%
Born in same state	544	100.0%
Born in different state	496	91.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	18%
French	4	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.4%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31631

What city is ZIP code 31631 in?

ZIP code 31631 is primarily assigned to Fargo, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31631 in?

ZIP code 31631 falls within Clinch County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31631?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31631?

19% of residents in ZIP code 31631 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31631?

Health data for ZIP code 31631 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31631?

The median home value in ZIP code 31631 is $72,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 31631 in?

ZIP code 31631 observes the EST timezone.