31038 ZIP Code — Hillsboro, GA

Jasper County, Georgia

ZIP code 31038 is located in Hillsboro, Georgia, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 110.60 square miles and serves a population of 851 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/762.

About ZIP code 31038

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 $109,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $66,406. 81% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 31038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

851

population

110.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hillsboro	Acceptable
Hillsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31032 Gray (8.7 mi) 31046 Juliette (10.1 mi) 31064 Monticello (11.4 mi) 31033 Haddock (12.5 mi) 31211 Macon (14.8 mi) 30216 Flovilla (15.9 mi) 31210 Macon (16.9 mi) 31029 Forsyth (17.3 mi) 31204 Macon (18.9 mi) 31220 Macon (19.6 mi) 31213 Macon (19.8 mi) 31294 Macon (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	851
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	110.60 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	33.1268
Longitude	-83.6502
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/762

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	51.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	29.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	17.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

851

Population

People per sq mi

66.3

Median age

$66,406

Median household income

$34,899

Per capita income

$109,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

296

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

167

65–74

194

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	7.8%
18 and over	785	92.2%
65 and over	448	52.6%
Median age	66.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.9%

Black or African American 22.3%

Two or more races 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	620	72.9%
Black or African American	190	22.3%
Two or more races	41	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	51.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	29.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	17.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 31.5%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	31.5%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
Median income	$66,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 49.6%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	53.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	34.5%
1970–1979	31.1%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	62.1%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.5%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	52.1%
Propane / LP gas	35.7%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	80	23.8%
Male householder, no spouse	31	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	62	18.5%
Households with children under 18	28	8.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	83.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	17.6%
Married	45.0%	42.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	7.1%	8.1%
Divorced	28.0%	31.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	66	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Public administration 21.2%

Other services 14.5%

Construction 12.3%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Retail trade 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Education & healthcare 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	25.3%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.2

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.3%
Retirement income	70.8%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	851	100.0%
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)	851	100.0%
Born in same state	851	100.0%
Born in different state	716	84.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	212	24.9%
French	143	16.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	8.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31038

What city is ZIP code 31038 in?

ZIP code 31038 is primarily assigned to Hillsboro, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31038 in?

ZIP code 31038 falls within Jasper County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31038 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 31038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 31038 have an older population?

53% of residents in ZIP code 31038 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31038?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 31038 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 31038 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 31038 in?

ZIP code 31038 observes the EST timezone.