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Pierce County
Patterson, GA
31557
31557 ZIP Code — Patterson, GA
Pierce County, Georgia
ZIP code 31557 is located in
Patterson ,
Georgia ,
within Pierce County .
It covers approximately 113.23 square miles and serves a population of
3,698 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 912 .
About ZIP code 31557
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,681. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 31557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,698
Population density
33 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
229
Geography
Land area
113.23 sq mi
Water area
0.94 sq mi
Latitude
31.3764
Longitude
-82.1006
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
912
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.1%
53.6%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
37.9%
31.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
13.1%
12.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$46,681
Median household income
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,001 27.1% 18 and over 2,697 72.9% 65 and over 586 15.8% Median age 41.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
17.1%
Group Count % White 2,867 75.4% Black or African American 651 17.1% Hispanic or Latino 105 2.8% Two or more races 91 2.4% Other race 89 2.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.1%
53.6%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
37.9%
31.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
13.1%
12.9%
21.2%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 4.2% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 22.0% $35k–$50k 14.0% $50k–$75k 17.6% $75k–$100k 12.3% $100k–$150k 15.0% $150k–$200k 1.1% $200k+ 0.8% Median income $46,681
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,300 Median rent / month $732 Owner occupied 77.1% Renter occupied 22.9% Vacant 10.7% Single-family detached 66.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 32.8% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.4% 2000–2009 17.4% 1990–1999 14.6% 1980–1989 18.7% 1970–1979 21.3% 1960–1969 10.0% 1950–1959 4.3% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 3.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 16.0% 3 bedrooms 60.6% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 5.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.9% 1 vehicle 25.1% 2 vehicles 45.3% 3 or more 25.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.8% Electricity 96.3% Propane / LP gas 1.9% Fuel oil 0.8% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 776 59.7% Cohabiting couple 53 4.1% Male householder, no spouse 238 18.3% Female householder, no spouse 232 17.9% Households with children under 18 350 26.9% Households with seniors (65+) 372 28.6% Average household size 2.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.0% 19.5% Married 58.5% 60.3% Separated 1.9% 1.5% Widowed 2.3% 6.0% Divorced 15.3% 12.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.6%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.0% Bachelor's or higher 11.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 52 6.6% Kindergarten 77 9.8% Elementary school 504 63.9% High school 101 12.8% College / grad school 55 7.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Public administration
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Professional & management
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.6% Service 4.1% Sales & office 18.7% Natural resources & construction 19.5% Production & transportation 21.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.3% Government 24.2% Self-employed 5.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.1% Carpool 17.0% Public transit 1.2% Walk 0.6% Work from home 3.7% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 28.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.0% Retirement income 12.2% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.5% High blood pressure 39.1% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.7% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 30.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.2% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 21.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 53.3% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 19.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 151 5.6%
Disability % Any disability 8.9% Under 18 1.3% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 28.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.2% Public insurance 45.6% No insurance 21.6% Uninsured under 19 3.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,370 91.1% Spanish 76 2.3% Other Indo-European 76 2.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,656 98.9% Born in same state 3,650 98.7% Born in different state 3,167 85.6% Foreign born 6 0.2% Naturalized citizen 42 1.1% Not a US citizen 17 40.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 288 7.8% French 221 6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 132 3.6% English 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.1% Internet access 93.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31557
What city is ZIP code 31557 in?
ZIP code 31557 is primarily assigned to Patterson, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31557 in?
ZIP code 31557 falls within Pierce County, Georgia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 31557?
12% 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 31557?
20% of residents in ZIP code 31557 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 31557 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 31557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31557?
The median home value in ZIP code 31557 is $96,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 31557 in?
ZIP code 31557 observes the EST timezone.
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