31079 ZIP Code — Rochelle, GA

Wilcox County, Georgia

ZIP code 31079 is located in Rochelle, Georgia, within Wilcox County. It covers approximately 117.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31079

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 $67,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $49,000. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31079 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,719

population

117.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rochelle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31072 Pitts (5.1 mi) 31001 Abbeville (9.3 mi) 31071 Pineview (9.9 mi) 31783 Rebecca (12.3 mi) 31077 Rhine (15.1 mi) 31712 Arabi (17.8 mi) 31015 Cordele (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,719
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	315

Geography
Land area	117.04 sq mi
Water area	1.11 sq mi
Latitude	31.9446
Longitude	-83.4598
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	53.8%	58.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	11.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,719

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$49,000

Median household income

$29,479

Per capita income

$67,900

Median home value

$593

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,085

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

129

15–19

118

20–24

194

25–34

179

156

35–44

144

252

45–54

231

55–59

60–64

205

65–74

189

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	503	18.5%
18 and over	2,216	81.5%
65 and over	581	21.4%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

Black or African American 21.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,087	76.8%
Black or African American	576	21.2%
Two or more races	56	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	58.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	11.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$49,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.6%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,900
Median rent / month	$593
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	59.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	38.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	89.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	497	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	20	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	211	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	340	31.8%
Households with children under 18	233	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	419	39.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	23.1%
Married	49.8%	43.8%
Separated	1.6%	3.0%
Widowed	0.7%	14.6%
Divorced	17.5%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 17.6%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	13.7%
Kindergarten	9	1.5%
Elementary school	200	34.1%
High school	166	28.3%
College / grad school	131	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 18.9%

Public administration 18.5%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Retail trade 7.4%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Construction 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	24.7%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	30.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,588	95.2%
Spanish	200	7.7%
Other Indo-European	200	7.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,519	92.6%
Born in same state	2,519	92.6%
Born in different state	2,140	78.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	200	7.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	278	10.2%
French	242	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	99	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	73.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31079

What city is ZIP code 31079 in?

ZIP code 31079 is primarily assigned to Rochelle, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31079 in?

ZIP code 31079 falls within Wilcox County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31079?

19% of residents in ZIP code 31079 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31079 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 31079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31079?

The median home value in ZIP code 31079 is $67,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 31079?

ZIP code 31079 has an estimated population of 2,719 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31079 in?

ZIP code 31079 observes the EST timezone.