31824 ZIP Code — Preston, GA

Webster County, Georgia

ZIP code 31824 is located in Preston, Georgia, within Webster County. It covers approximately 116.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31824

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 $54,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,192. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31824 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,233

population

116.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Preston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31832 Weston (8.4 mi) 31825 Richland (9.1 mi) 31780 Plains (11.7 mi) 39877 Parrott (12.9 mi) 31719 Americus (13.8 mi) 31803 Buena Vista (14.6 mi) 31806 Ellaville (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,233
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	307

Geography
Land area	116.91 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	32.0969
Longitude	-84.5414
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	76.5%	74.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	20.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	5.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,233

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$27,192

Median household income

$21,015

Per capita income

$54,500

Median home value

$397

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

29.1%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

573

Housing units

4.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

127

35–44

121

107

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	202	16.4%
18 and over	1,031	83.6%
65 and over	239	19.4%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 46%

White 26.3%

Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

Other race 13.7%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	658	46%
White	376	26.3%
Hispanic or Latino	196	13.7%
Other race	196	13.7%
Two or more races	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.5%	74.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	20.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	5.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 23.9%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	23.9%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
Median income	$27,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.1%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,500
Median rent / month	$397
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	41.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	48.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	23.0%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	24.0%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	78.4%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	95	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	196	41.1%
Households with children under 18	85	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	39.2%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.1%	31.2%
Married	32.8%	33.3%
Separated	2.7%	11.3%
Widowed	2.7%	11.3%
Divorced	8.7%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 34.3%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	138	50.5%
High school	67	24.5%
College / grad school	64	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Transportation & utilities 15.5%

Public administration 12.1%

Professional & management 10.1%

Wholesale trade 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Other services 2.2%

Retail trade 1.8%

Information 1.6%

Construction 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	39.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	27.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 29.1%

Under 18 years 68.8%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 11.8%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.1%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	25.7%
Uninsured under 19	19.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,229	99.7%
Spanish	74	6.0%
Other Indo-European	74	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,142	92.6%
Born in same state	1,134	92.0%
Born in different state	970	78.7%
Foreign born	8	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	91	7.4%
Not a US citizen	85	93.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	144	11.7%
French	46	3.7%
Italian	35	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.3%
Polish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	78.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31824

What city is ZIP code 31824 in?

ZIP code 31824 is primarily assigned to Preston, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31824 in?

ZIP code 31824 falls within Webster County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31824?

29% of residents in ZIP code 31824 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31824?

4% 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 31824 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 31824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 31824 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 31824 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 31824 in?

ZIP code 31824 observes the EST timezone.