31044 ZIP Code — Jeffersonville, GA

Twiggs County, Georgia

ZIP code 31044 is located in Jeffersonville, Georgia, within Twiggs County. It covers approximately 151.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,674 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31044

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 $83,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($33,558) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31044 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.

2,674

population

151.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jeffersonville	Acceptable
Jeffersonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31017 Danville (7.9 mi) 31017 Danville (7.9 mi) 31020 Dry Branch (8.1 mi) 31042 Irwinton (12.3 mi) 31217 Macon (13 mi) 31065 Montrose (13.6 mi) 31098 Warner Robins (13.8 mi) 31031 Gordon (14.4 mi) 31014 Cochran (16.8 mi) 31005 Bonaire (17.3 mi) 31088 Warner Robins (17.7 mi) 31022 Dudley (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,674
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	289

Geography
Land area	151.31 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	32.6730
Longitude	-83.3455
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	52.8%	56.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,674

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$33,558

Median household income

$28,081

Per capita income

$83,900

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

26.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

1,165

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

116

15–19

133

20–24

156

25–34

179

35–44

105

162

45–54

185

135

55–59

155

60–64

139

65–74

160

111

75–84

127

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	510	19.1%
18 and over	2,164	80.9%
65 and over	591	22.1%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.3%

White 32.1%

Asian 2.1%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,727	64.3%
White	863	32.1%
Asian	56	2.1%
Two or more races	28	1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	56.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	27.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.2%

$10k–$15k 19.1%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.2%
$10k–$15k	19.1%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$33,558

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 40.4%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,900
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	30.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	21.0%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.6%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	19.9%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	380	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	39	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	197	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	344	35.8%
Households with children under 18	208	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	423	44.1%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	43.0%
Married	43.0%	32.9%
Separated	11.2%	2.4%
Widowed	3.5%	11.6%
Divorced	7.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.2%
Kindergarten	74	13.6%
Elementary school	170	31.3%
High school	189	34.8%
College / grad school	98	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 17.9%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.5%
Government	44.5%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 26.1%

Under 18 years 40.8%

18 and over 22.5%

Married-couple families 14.2%

Female-led households 51.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.7%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	25.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	160	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	12.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,614	97.8%
Spanish	21	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	15	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,655	99.3%
Born in same state	2,624	98.1%
Born in different state	2,412	90.2%
Foreign born	31	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.7%
Not a US citizen	4	21.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	282	10.5%
French	141	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31044

What city is ZIP code 31044 in?

ZIP code 31044 is primarily assigned to Jeffersonville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31044 in?

ZIP code 31044 falls within Twiggs County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31044 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 31044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31044?

26% of residents in ZIP code 31044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31044?

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 31044 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 31044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 31044 in?

ZIP code 31044 observes the EST timezone.