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Atkinson County
Pearson, GA
31642
31642 ZIP Code — Pearson, GA
Atkinson County, Georgia
ZIP code 31642 is located in
Pearson ,
Georgia ,
within Atkinson County .
It covers approximately 195.06 square miles and serves a population of
4,432 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 912 .
About ZIP code 31642
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 $79,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $39,028. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% 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. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 31642 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,432
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
195.06 sq mi
Water area
0.60 sq mi
Latitude
31.2957
Longitude
-82.8683
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
912
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.7%
55.5%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
28.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.7%
13.7%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.7%
2.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$39,028
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,289 29.1% 18 and over 3,143 70.9% 65 and over 503 11.3% Median age 31.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
14.8%
Group Count % White 2,528 47.6% Hispanic or Latino 881 16.6% Black or African American 788 14.8% Other race 669 12.6% Two or more races 447 8.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.7%
55.5%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
28.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
9.7%
13.7%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.7%
2.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 8.2% $15k–$25k 9.4% $25k–$35k 23.7% $35k–$50k 13.1% $50k–$75k 17.0% $75k–$100k 10.7% $100k–$150k 11.2% $150k–$200k 0.4% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $39,028
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,700 Median rent / month $629 Owner occupied 69.4% Renter occupied 30.6% Vacant 11.8% Single-family detached 56.5% Large apartment buildings 1.1% Mobile homes 36.2% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.6% 2000–2009 14.3% 1990–1999 29.6% 1980–1989 10.5% 1970–1979 10.2% 1960–1969 6.5% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 9.5% 1939 or earlier 7.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.6% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 59.6% 4 bedrooms 6.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.0% 1 vehicle 37.6% 2 vehicles 30.9% 3 or more 26.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.4% Electricity 96.4% Propane / LP gas 1.5% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 936 58.8% Cohabiting couple 76 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 161 10.1% Female householder, no spouse 419 26.3% Households with children under 18 708 44.5% Households with seniors (65+) 382 24.0% Average household size 2.76
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.7% 27.8% Married 63.9% 51.0% Separated 5.5% 5.7% Widowed 0.8% 6.7% Divorced 7.9% 8.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
17.5%
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 69.2% Bachelor's or higher 8.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 34 3.3% Kindergarten 42 4.1% Elementary school 604 58.8% High school 295 28.7% College / grad school 53 5.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Professional & management
2.9%
Public administration
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.7% Service 14.0% Sales & office 14.6% Natural resources & construction 24.3% Production & transportation 26.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.5% Government 11.1% Self-employed 7.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.4% Carpool 14.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.3% Work from home 2.8% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 25.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.3%
Female-led households
63.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.4% Retirement income 8.2% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 17.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 14.8% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 5.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.4% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 37.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.3% Depression 22.4% Fair or poor health 25.4% Poor mental health 18.8% Poor physical health 15.2% No health insurance 33.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.0% Visited dentist 43.4% Cholesterol screening 85.3% Teeth loss 28.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 136 4.3%
Disability % Any disability 13.3% Under 18 6.8% 18–64 years 12.2% 65 and over 35.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.9% Public insurance 46.4% No insurance 24.3% Uninsured under 19 3.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,066 91.7% Spanish 699 17.2% Other Indo-European 699 17.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,844 86.7% Born in same state 3,837 86.6% Born in different state 3,415 77.1% Foreign born 7 0.2% Naturalized citizen 588 13.3% Not a US citizen 84 14.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 346 7.8% French 280 6.3% Italian 252 5.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 73 1.6% English 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.9% Internet access 91.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31642
What city is ZIP code 31642 in?
ZIP code 31642 is primarily assigned to Pearson, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31642 in?
ZIP code 31642 falls within Atkinson County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31642?
32% of residents in ZIP code 31642 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 31642?
8% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 31642?
The median home value in ZIP code 31642 is $79,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 31642?
The median household income in ZIP code 31642 is $39,028, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 31642 in?
ZIP code 31642 observes the EST timezone.
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