31790 ZIP Code — Sycamore, GA

Turner County, Georgia

ZIP code 31790 is located in Sycamore, Georgia, within Turner County. It covers approximately 69.11 square miles and serves a population of 2,347 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31790

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,837. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 31790 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.

2,347

population

69.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31790 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31790

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31790. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sycamore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31733 Chula (5.7 mi) 31714 Ashburn (7.8 mi) 31783 Rebecca (10.2 mi) 31793 Tifton (12.4 mi) 31795 Ty Ty (14.3 mi) 31781 Poulan (15.2 mi) 31789 Sumner (15.2 mi) 31712 Arabi (15.8 mi) 31794 Tifton (16.5 mi) 31774 Ocilla (17.9 mi) 31791 Sylvester (19.4 mi) 31796 Warwick (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,347
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	287

Geography
Land area	69.11 sq mi
Water area	1.69 sq mi
Latitude	31.6530
Longitude	-83.5664
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	56.3%	62.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	25.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	11.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,347

Population

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$52,837

Median household income

$20,461

Per capita income

$81,500

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

24.1%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

753

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

154

Under 5

131

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

20–24

174

25–34

148

192

35–44

163

121

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	691	29.4%
18 and over	1,656	70.6%
65 and over	392	16.7%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

Black or African American 8%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,918	77.8%
Black or African American	198	8%
Two or more races	134	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	119	4.8%
Other race	96	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	62.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	25.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	11.5%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$52,837

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.9%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,500
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.1%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	82.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	375	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	92	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	154	24.4%
Households with children under 18	257	40.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	43.8%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	26.4%
Married	49.5%	47.6%
Separated	1.2%	0.5%
Widowed	2.9%	14.2%
Divorced	14.5%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 19.0%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	11.8%
Kindergarten	26	4.2%
Elementary school	264	42.6%
High school	126	20.3%
College / grad school	131	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Construction 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Public administration 8.1%

Other services 7.6%

Retail trade 6.7%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Professional & management 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	27.5%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	24.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 24.1%

Under 18 years 30.8%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 83.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	23.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	63.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.7%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	22.7%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,062	87.9%
Spanish	35	1.7%
Other Indo-European	30	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,256	96.1%
Born in same state	2,256	96.1%
Born in different state	1,775	75.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	91	3.9%
Not a US citizen	45	49.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	476	20.3%
Italian	217	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	215	9.2%
Polish	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.8%
Internet access	81.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31790

What city is ZIP code 31790 in?

ZIP code 31790 is primarily assigned to Sycamore, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31790 in?

ZIP code 31790 falls within Turner County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31790?

24% of residents in ZIP code 31790 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31790?

12% 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 31790 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 31790 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 31790 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 31790 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 31790 in?

ZIP code 31790 observes the EST timezone.