31049 ZIP Code — Kite, GA

Johnson County, Georgia

ZIP code 31049 is located in Kite, Georgia, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 91.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31049

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $50,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,952. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 31049 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,640

population

91.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kite	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31002 Adrian (10.1 mi) 30477 Wadley (11.6 mi) 31096 Wrightsville (12.5 mi) 30413 Bartow (14 mi) 31035 Harrison (14.6 mi) 30401 Swainsboro (14.6 mi) 30441 Midville (17.5 mi) 31027 East Dublin (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,640
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	91.26 sq mi
Water area	1.40 sq mi
Latitude	32.7080
Longitude	-82.5230
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	51.6%	55.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	10.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	0.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,640

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$55,952

Median household income

$24,869

Per capita income

$50,000

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

581

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

114

20–24

25–34

35–44

159

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	297	18.1%
18 and over	1,343	81.9%
65 and over	349	21.3%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 4.4%

Black or African American 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,513	91%
Two or more races	73	4.4%
Black or African American	48	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.4%
Other race	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	55.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	10.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	0.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$55,952

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.0%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$50,000
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	64.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	79.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	33	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	138	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	193	31.1%
Households with children under 18	138	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	291	46.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	17.6%
Married	38.5%	40.9%
Separated	3.8%	6.8%
Widowed	11.3%	12.7%
Divorced	10.0%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 19.6%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.8%
Kindergarten	19	8.1%
Elementary school	65	27.8%
High school	118	50.4%
College / grad school	23	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.2%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 13.6%

Construction 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	24.8%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.2

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 22.2%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 69.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.5%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	63.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	19.9%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,500	91.5%
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)	1,640	100.0%
Born in same state	1,619	98.7%
Born in different state	1,261	76.9%
Foreign born	21	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	232	14.1%
Italian	185	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	96	5.9%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31049

What city is ZIP code 31049 in?

ZIP code 31049 is primarily assigned to Kite, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31049 in?

ZIP code 31049 falls within Johnson County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31049?

6% 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 31049?

22% of residents in ZIP code 31049 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31049 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 31049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31049?

The median home value in ZIP code 31049 is $50,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31049 in?

ZIP code 31049 observes the EST timezone.