31638 ZIP Code — Morven, GA

Brooks County, Georgia

ZIP code 31638 is located in Morven, Georgia, within Brooks County. It covers approximately 23.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,136 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31638

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 $153,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($28,421) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,136
population
23.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31638 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31638

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City Status
Morven Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
31625 Barney (6.1 mi) 31643 Quitman (8.9 mi) 31632 Hahira (9.2 mi) 31602 Valdosta (10.8 mi) 31778 Pavo (12.7 mi) 31698 Valdosta (13.8 mi) 31629 Dixie (14.5 mi) 31601 Valdosta (14.8 mi) 31620 Adel (14.8 mi) 31605 Valdosta (17.1 mi) 31788 Moultrie (18 mi) 31645 Ray City (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,136
Population density 48 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 23.63 sq mi
Water area 0.15 sq mi
Latitude 30.9168
Longitude -83.5125
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 229
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.1% 61.0% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 25.3% 24.4% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 10.1% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.6% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,136
Population
48
People per sq mi
49.5
Median age
$28,421
Median household income
$26,637
Per capita income
$153,800
Median home value
$723
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
355
Housing units
6.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
25
31
5–9
32
13
10–14
13
19
15–19
19
60
20–24
61
59
25–34
60
67
35–44
69
30
45–54
30
70
55–59
71
23
60–64
23
52
65–74
52
102
75–84
104
13
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817715.6%
18 and over95984.4%
65 and over33629.6%
Median age49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.9%
Black or African American 45.8%
Two or more races 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White57850.9%
Black or African American52045.8%
Two or more races322.8%
Asian60.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.1% 61.0% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 25.3% 24.4% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 10.1% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.6% 7.1%
Under $10k 14.6%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 27.0%
$25k–$35k 8.6%
$35k–$50k 4.6%
$50k–$75k 10.0%
$75k–$100k 5.4%
$100k–$150k 14.3%
$150k–$200k 0.3%
$200k+ 8.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k14.6%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k27.0%
$25k–$35k8.6%
$35k–$50k4.6%
$50k–$75k10.0%
$75k–$100k5.4%
$100k–$150k14.3%
$150k–$200k0.3%
$200k+8.6%
Median income$28,421

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%
$50k–$100k 22.3%
$150k–$200k 45.6%
$200k–$300k 9.5%
$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$153,800
Median rent / month$723
Owner occupied74.1%
Renter occupied25.9%
Vacant18.0%
Single-family detached49.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes49.2%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)3.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–200915.5%
1990–199923.1%
1980–19898.6%
1970–197912.4%
1960–19695.3%
1950–19590.7%
1940–194930.6%
1939 or earlier1.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms24.6%
3 bedrooms60.1%
4 bedrooms12.4%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle45.1%
2 vehicles34.6%
3 or more18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.5%
Electricity64.3%
Propane / LP gas34.3%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21257.3%
Cohabiting couple359.5%
Male householder, no spouse308.1%
Female householder, no spouse9325.1%
Households with children under 1810829.2%
Households with seniors (65+)18048.6%
Average household size3.05

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.0%29.6%
Married47.4%49.3%
Separated0.0%3.0%
Widowed1.9%7.6%
Divorced34.7%10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.5%
HS graduate 31.4%
Some college, no degree 17.8%
Associate's degree 15.3%
Bachelor's degree 2.6%
Graduate / professional 3.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher70.5%
Bachelor's or higher6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2819.3%
Kindergarten32.1%
Elementary school5638.6%
High school3826.2%
College / grad school2013.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 24.1%
Education & healthcare 17.1%
Other services 16.3%
Construction 11.0%
Retail trade 10.8%
Agriculture & mining 6.3%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Manufacturing 3.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%
Professional & management 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.9%
Service21.5%
Sales & office20.9%
Natural resources & construction32.1%
Production & transportation7.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.5%
Government36.1%
Self-employed1.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone95.9%
Carpool3.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)39.4

Poverty

All people 16.1%
Under 18 years 24.3%
18 and over 14.6%
Married-couple families 9.0%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.3%
Retirement income24.6%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP14.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure39.9%
High cholesterol33.1%
Diabetes14.1%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis26.7%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer5.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.6%
Binge drinking14.0%
No physical activity29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.6%
Depression20.4%
Fair or poor health19.4%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health12.3%
No health insurance22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist54.5%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss19.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans474.9%
Disability%
Any disability19.9%
Under 1811.3%
18–64 years8.0%
65 and over46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.9%
Public insurance35.3%
No insurance9.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,08695.6%
Spanish80.7%
Other Indo-European20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages60.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,11197.8%
Born in same state1,11197.8%
Born in different state82872.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen252.2%
Not a US citizen624.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian19617.3%
French575%
AncestryCount%
Arab40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.6%
Internet access67.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31638

What city is ZIP code 31638 in?

ZIP code 31638 is primarily assigned to Morven, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31638 in?

ZIP code 31638 falls within Brooks County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31638 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 31638 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31638?

6% 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 31638 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 31638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31638?

16% of residents in ZIP code 31638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 31638 in?

ZIP code 31638 observes the EST timezone.

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