31041 ZIP Code — Ideal, GA

Macon County, Georgia

ZIP code 31041 is located in Ideal, Georgia, within Macon County. It covers approximately 39.73 square miles and serves a population of 841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31041

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 $51,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $24,539. Poverty affects 56% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (22%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

841

population

39.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31041 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31041

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ideal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31068 Oglethorpe (3.9 mi) 31081 Rupert (8.5 mi) 31806 Ellaville (8.8 mi) 31076 Reynolds (11.6 mi) 31711 Andersonville (13 mi) 31063 Montezuma (14.4 mi) 31057 Marshallville (14.9 mi) 31006 Butler (16.3 mi) 31058 Mauk (18.2 mi) 31007 Byromville (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	841
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	39.73 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	32.3651
Longitude	-84.1800
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	73.5%	67.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	18.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

841

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$24,539

Median household income

$16,749

Per capita income

$51,500

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

52.0%

Home ownership

56.0%

Poverty rate

17.3%

Unemployment

273

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	303	36.0%
18 and over	538	64.0%
65 and over	150	17.8%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 65%

White 34.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	547	65%
White	290	34.5%
Two or more races	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.5%	67.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	18.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 30.4%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	30.4%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	2.2%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$24,539

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.2%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$51,500
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	52.0%
Renter occupied	48.0%
Vacant	32.4%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	28.7%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.7%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	12.4%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	70.0%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	26.7%
Cohabiting couple	17	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	29	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	154	56.4%
Households with children under 18	111	40.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	27.1%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	52.5%
Married	36.6%	17.8%
Separated	0.0%	4.2%
Widowed	4.2%	15.6%
Divorced	14.7%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 25.3%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.8%
Kindergarten	3	1.6%
Elementary school	98	53.8%
High school	60	33.0%
College / grad school	14	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 49.6%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Retail trade 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Professional & management 4.5%

Public administration 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.7%
Service	46.9%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.8%
Government	2.7%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 56.0%

Under 18 years 70.6%

18 and over 46.1%

Married-couple families 43.8%

Female-led households 62.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	15.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	52.8%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	21.7%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	7.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	5.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	40.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	30.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	26.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	42.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	31.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.7%
Public insurance	66.3%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	754	89.7%
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)	841	100.0%
Born in same state	837	99.5%
Born in different state	769	91.4%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	78	9.3%
Arab	67	8%
Italian	25	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.7%
English	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31041

What city is ZIP code 31041 in?

ZIP code 31041 is primarily assigned to Ideal, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31041 in?

ZIP code 31041 falls within Macon County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31041?

56% of residents in ZIP code 31041 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31041 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 31041 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31041?

9% 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 median household income in ZIP code 31041?

The median household income in ZIP code 31041 is $24,539, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31041 in?

ZIP code 31041 observes the EST timezone.