31031 ZIP Code — Gordon, GA

Wilkinson County, Georgia

ZIP code 31031 is located in Gordon, Georgia, within Wilkinson County. It covers approximately 125.91 square miles and serves a population of 6,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31031

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,500. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31031 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,749

population

125.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gordon	Acceptable
Gordon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31054 Mc Intyre (8.1 mi) 31217 Macon (12.4 mi) 31042 Irwinton (12.5 mi) 31044 Jeffersonville (14.4 mi) 31062 Milledgeville (14.6 mi) 31033 Haddock (15.1 mi) 31061 Milledgeville (15.1 mi) 31090 Toomsboro (15.7 mi) 31211 Macon (15.9 mi) 31032 Gray (17.9 mi) 31017 Danville (18.3 mi) 31017 Danville (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,749
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	319

Geography
Land area	125.91 sq mi
Water area	1.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.8796
Longitude	-83.3098
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	56.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	24.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,749

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$47,500

Median household income

$25,293

Per capita income

$117,500

Median home value

$587

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

2,501

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

349

Under 5

332

157

5–9

148

299

10–14

283

144

15–19

137

223

20–24

212

578

25–34

549

387

35–44

367

440

45–54

417

182

55–59

172

177

60–64

168

328

65–74

312

138

75–84

130

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,734	25.7%
18 and over	5,015	74.3%
65 and over	1,028	15.2%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

Black or African American 23%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,972	72.6%
Black or African American	1,571	23%
Two or more races	187	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	96	1.4%
Other race	19	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	56.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	24.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.0%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$47,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.3%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,500
Median rent / month	$587
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.6%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,071	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	139	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	551	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	775	30.6%
Households with children under 18	840	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	758	29.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	21.1%
Married	41.0%	43.7%
Separated	2.6%	2.5%
Widowed	3.4%	10.2%
Divorced	21.0%	22.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	197	12.5%
Kindergarten	67	4.2%
Elementary school	696	44.0%
High school	291	18.4%
College / grad school	331	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Retail trade 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Public administration 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Other services 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 51.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	280	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,068	89.9%
Spanish	120	2.0%
Other Indo-European	71	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	0.7%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,650	98.5%
Born in same state	6,624	98.1%
Born in different state	5,716	84.7%
Foreign born	26	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	99	1.5%
Not a US citizen	10	10.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,012	15%
Arab	597	8.8%
Italian	467	6.9%
Polish	21	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.2%
Irish	5	0.1%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31031

What city is ZIP code 31031 in?

ZIP code 31031 is primarily assigned to Gordon, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31031 in?

ZIP code 31031 falls within Wilkinson County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31031?

22% of residents in ZIP code 31031 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31031?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 31031 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 31031 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31031 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 31031 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 31031 in?

ZIP code 31031 observes the EST timezone.