31647 ZIP Code — Sparks, GA

Cook County, Georgia

ZIP code 31647 is located in Sparks, Georgia, within Cook County. It covers approximately 44.99 square miles and serves a population of 3,270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31647

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 $86,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $42,938. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31647 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,270

population

44.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31647 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31647

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31647. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sparks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31637 Lenox (5 mi) 31620 Adel (6 mi) 31771 Norman Park (10.4 mi) 31775 Omega (11.4 mi) 31749 Enigma (13.3 mi) 31625 Barney (14 mi) 31788 Moultrie (14.6 mi) 31645 Ray City (16.2 mi) 31639 Nashville (16.3 mi) 31794 Tifton (16.7 mi) 31632 Hahira (17.2 mi) 31638 Morven (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,270
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	44.99 sq mi
Water area	0.89 sq mi
Latitude	31.2006
Longitude	-83.4656
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	64.8%	57.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	12.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,270

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$42,938

Median household income

$18,109

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

$908

Median monthly rent

52.8%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

710

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

138

5–9

225

10–14

243

146

15–19

157

20–24

148

25–34

160

174

35–44

188

238

45–54

258

138

55–59

149

60–64

118

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,018	31.1%
18 and over	2,252	68.9%
65 and over	341	10.4%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.7%

Black or African American 37.6%

Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

Two or more races 10.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,408	38.7%
Black or African American	1,367	37.6%
Hispanic or Latino	367	10.1%
Two or more races	366	10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	102	2.8%
Other race	27	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	57.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	12.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$42,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$908
Owner occupied	52.8%
Renter occupied	47.2%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	45.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	36.1%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	95.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	484	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	85	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	125	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	291	29.5%
Households with children under 18	316	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	262	26.6%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	31.4%
Married	45.2%	45.0%
Separated	2.1%	2.8%
Widowed	8.6%	8.9%
Divorced	9.1%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	8.7%
Kindergarten	28	3.0%
Elementary school	467	50.7%
High school	219	23.8%
College / grad school	127	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.3%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Construction 12.9%

Retail trade 12.0%

Professional & management 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Other services 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 31.8%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 14.5%

Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	12.8%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	25.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.5%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	19.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,005	91.9%
Spanish	200	6.7%
Other Indo-European	177	5.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,055	93.4%
Born in same state	3,036	92.8%
Born in different state	2,521	77.1%
Foreign born	19	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	215	6.6%
Not a US citizen	42	19.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	161	4.9%
Arab	69	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	46	1.4%
English	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.1%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31647

What city is ZIP code 31647 in?

ZIP code 31647 is primarily assigned to Sparks, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31647 in?

ZIP code 31647 falls within Cook County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31647 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 31647 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31647?

25% of residents in ZIP code 31647 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31647?

10% 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 31647?

The median home value in ZIP code 31647 is $86,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 31647 in?

ZIP code 31647 observes the EST timezone.