31781 ZIP Code — Poulan, GA

Worth County, Georgia

ZIP code 31781 is located in Poulan, Georgia, within Worth County. It covers approximately 27.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31781

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 $91,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $35,547. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31781 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,384
population
27.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31781 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31781

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City Status
Poulan Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
31791 Sylvester (4.2 mi) 31789 Sumner (6.2 mi) 31795 Ty Ty (8.9 mi) 31714 Ashburn (13.1 mi) 31793 Tifton (13.3 mi) 31705 Albany (14.8 mi) 31796 Warwick (15.2 mi) 31790 Sycamore (15.2 mi) 31704 Albany (16.2 mi) 31733 Chula (16.8 mi) 31772 Oakfield (17.4 mi) 31744 Doerun (17.5 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,384
Population density 88 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 321
Geography
Land area 27.10 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 31.5415
Longitude -83.7891
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 64.1% 49.9% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 27.3% 33.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 7.6% 14.1% 21.2%
Over $200k 1.0% 2.1% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,384
Population
88
People per sq mi
30.6
Median age
$35,547
Median household income
$18,504
Per capita income
$91,100
Median home value
$982
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
36.2%
Poverty rate
12.6%
Unemployment
628
Housing units
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
95
Under 5
89
109
5–9
102
90
10–14
83
111
15–19
103
116
20–24
109
146
25–34
136
175
35–44
163
151
45–54
141
95
55–59
89
35
60–64
33
58
65–74
54
50
75–84
47
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1875131.5%
18 and over1,63368.5%
65 and over2138.9%
Median age30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.1%
Two or more races 11%
Black or African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,96182.1%
Two or more races26311%
Black or African American1586.6%
Hispanic or Latino40.2%
Asian20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.1% 49.9% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 27.3% 33.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 7.6% 14.1% 21.2%
Over $200k 1.0% 2.1% 7.1%
Under $10k 11.9%
$10k–$15k 5.6%
$15k–$25k 13.2%
$25k–$35k 18.4%
$35k–$50k 9.3%
$50k–$75k 12.0%
$75k–$100k 9.5%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
$200k+ 0.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.9%
$10k–$15k5.6%
$15k–$25k13.2%
$25k–$35k18.4%
$35k–$50k9.3%
$50k–$75k12.0%
$75k–$100k9.5%
$100k–$150k18.7%
$150k–$200k1.3%
$200k+0.1%
Median income$35,547

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.1%
$50k–$100k 35.9%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 10.4%
$200k–$300k 8.0%
$300k–$500k 0.2%
$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$91,100
Median rent / month$982
Owner occupied65.0%
Renter occupied35.0%
Vacant14.5%
Single-family detached50.8%
Large apartment buildings0.1%
Mobile homes46.5%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)3.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–200911.6%
1990–199932.4%
1980–198917.2%
1970–197910.3%
1960–196910.2%
1950–19595.7%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier7.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.3%
2 bedrooms20.4%
3 bedrooms62.1%
4 bedrooms14.6%
5+ bedrooms1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.1%
1 vehicle30.7%
2 vehicles33.4%
3 or more27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.4%
Electricity84.1%
Propane / LP gas9.0%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36547.7%
Cohabiting couple385.0%
Male householder, no spouse8611.2%
Female householder, no spouse27736.2%
Households with children under 1838450.1%
Households with seniors (65+)13617.8%
Average household size3.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.7%21.1%
Married47.6%43.3%
Separated1.6%6.5%
Widowed2.9%10.4%
Divorced10.1%18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 13.0%
HS graduate 44.9%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 5.8%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.2%
Bachelor's or higher7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool658.4%
Kindergarten9111.8%
Elementary school25733.4%
High school20226.2%
College / grad school15520.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.3%
Education & healthcare 12.4%
Construction 10.5%
Manufacturing 10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%
Professional & management 9.1%
Wholesale trade 7.8%
Other services 7.7%
Public administration 3.9%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Information 3.4%
Finance & real estate 2.4%
Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.8%
Service12.9%
Sales & office23.3%
Natural resources & construction16.3%
Production & transportation24.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.3%
Government9.5%
Self-employed15.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.2%
Carpool8.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.0%
Other means2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)24.3

Poverty

All people 36.2%
Under 18 years 48.9%
18 and over 30.4%
Married-couple families 20.8%
Female-led households 70.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.1%
Retirement income18.7%
Supplemental Security10.6%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP35.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.9%
High blood pressure40.9%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes14.6%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis29.6%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease10.1%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.9%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.3%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health22.2%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health14.6%
No health insurance23.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.5%
Visited dentist50.3%
Cholesterol screening88.0%
Teeth loss23.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans533.2%
Disability%
Any disability13.6%
Under 186.1%
18–64 years13.0%
65 and over44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance45.8%
Public insurance43.1%
No insurance16.7%
Uninsured under 191.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,20092.3%
Spanish10.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,38299.9%
Born in same state2,36899.3%
Born in different state1,82276.4%
Foreign born140.6%
Naturalized citizen20.1%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab42818%
Italian29912.5%
AncestryCount%
French1918%
Irish1395.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.1%
Internet access93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31781

What city is ZIP code 31781 in?

ZIP code 31781 is primarily assigned to Poulan, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31781 in?

ZIP code 31781 falls within Worth County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31781?

36% of residents in ZIP code 31781 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31781 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 31781 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31781?

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 31781?

The median home value in ZIP code 31781 is $91,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 31781 in?

ZIP code 31781 observes the EST timezone.

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