31784 ZIP Code — Sale City, GA

Mitchell County, Georgia

ZIP code 31784 is located in Sale City, Georgia, within Mitchell County. It covers approximately 32.60 square miles and serves a population of 874 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31784

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The gap between median ($34,673) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 37% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31784 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

874
population
32.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31784 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31784

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City Status
Sale City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
31756 Hartsfield (7.3 mi) 31744 Doerun (8.8 mi) 31765 Meigs (9.4 mi) 31716 Baconton (10.4 mi) 31768 Moultrie (11.4 mi) 31730 Camilla (12.4 mi) 31779 Pelham (13.8 mi) 31738 Coolidge (19.1 mi) 31705 Albany (19.1 mi) 31773 Ochlocknee (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 874
Population density 27 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 205
Geography
Land area 32.60 sq mi
Water area 0.44 sq mi
Latitude 31.2417
Longitude -84.0473
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 229
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.2% 60.9% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 14.4% 26.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 20.4% 10.1% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.3% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

874
Population
27
People per sq mi
32.1
Median age
$34,673
Median household income
$24,214
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$724
Median monthly rent
66.8%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
304
Housing units
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
43
59
5–9
65
20
10–14
21
15
15–19
16
35
20–24
37
57
25–34
62
41
35–44
45
43
45–54
46
27
55–59
30
23
60–64
26
17
65–74
18
36
75–84
39
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827131.0%
18 and over60369.0%
65 and over12414.2%
Median age32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%
Black or African American 5.3%
Two or more races 1.3%
GroupCount%
White81793.5%
Black or African American465.3%
Two or more races111.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.2% 60.9% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 14.4% 26.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 20.4% 10.1% 21.2%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.3% 7.1%
Under $10k 4.4%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 4.1%
$25k–$35k 39.4%
$35k–$50k 7.9%
$50k–$75k 8.5%
$75k–$100k 10.6%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.4%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k4.1%
$25k–$35k39.4%
$35k–$50k7.9%
$50k–$75k8.5%
$75k–$100k10.6%
$100k–$150k14.7%
$150k–$200k1.8%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$34,673

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.0%
$50k–$100k 15.9%
$100k–$150k 4.0%
$150k–$200k 19.4%
$200k–$300k 22.5%
$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$724
Owner occupied66.8%
Renter occupied33.2%
Vacant18.5%
Single-family detached67.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes27.6%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.2%
2000–20092.2%
1990–199923.5%
1980–19898.6%
1970–197911.5%
1960–196928.3%
1950–195912.7%
1940–19491.2%
1939 or earlier11.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.6%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms12.5%
3 bedrooms72.7%
4 bedrooms6.7%
5+ bedrooms2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.2%
1 vehicle15.3%
2 vehicles54.4%
3 or more24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.1%
Electricity86.5%
Propane / LP gas4.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13238.8%
Cohabiting couple102.9%
Male householder, no spouse5215.3%
Female householder, no spouse14642.9%
Households with children under 1814542.6%
Households with seniors (65+)9026.5%
Average household size2.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.2%15.5%
Married51.6%42.0%
Separated3.5%0.3%
Widowed1.9%14.2%
Divorced7.7%28.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 7.4%
HS graduate 30.5%
Some college, no degree 25.4%
Associate's degree 26.1%
Bachelor's degree 7.1%
Graduate / professional 0.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.9%
Bachelor's or higher7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool146.5%
Kindergarten62.8%
Elementary school15069.4%
High school3315.3%
College / grad school136.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 31.2%
Education & healthcare 11.6%
Finance & real estate 10.3%
Public administration 8.6%
Retail trade 8.3%
Professional & management 7.3%
Agriculture & mining 6.6%
Wholesale trade 6.6%
Construction 4.0%
Manufacturing 3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%
Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts16.3%
Service7.6%
Sales & office49.5%
Natural resources & construction12.6%
Production & transportation14.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.4%
Government10.0%
Self-employed2.3%
Unpaid family workers1.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.9%
Carpool10.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.3

Poverty

All people 12.0%
Under 18 years 16.6%
18 and over 10.0%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.7%
Retirement income31.2%
Supplemental Security2.6%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP13.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.8%
High blood pressure42.4%
High cholesterol36.5%
Diabetes16.0%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke5.0%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis30.7%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.0%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.6%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health25.1%
Poor mental health18.1%
Poor physical health16.1%
No health insurance26.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist47.6%
Cholesterol screening86.7%
Teeth loss27.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans264.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years14.4%
65 and over32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.9%
Public insurance33.9%
No insurance36.6%
Uninsured under 1937.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only79290.6%
Spanish101.3%
Other Indo-European101.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)86298.6%
Born in same state86298.6%
Born in different state65174.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen121.4%
Not a US citizen216.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab15918.2%
French687.8%
AncestryCount%
Italian455.1%
English20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.9%
Internet access97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31784

What city is ZIP code 31784 in?

ZIP code 31784 is primarily assigned to Sale City, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31784 in?

ZIP code 31784 falls within Mitchell County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31784 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 31784 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31784?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31784?

Health data for ZIP code 31784 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31784?

The median household income in ZIP code 31784 is $34,673, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31784 in?

ZIP code 31784 observes the EST timezone.

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