31831 ZIP Code — Waverly Hall, GA

Harris County, Georgia

ZIP code 31831 is located in Waverly Hall, Georgia, within Harris County. It covers approximately 73.41 square miles and serves a population of 3,553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706.

About ZIP code 31831

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,391. 42% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 31831 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,553

population

73.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31831 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31831

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waverly Hall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31807 Ellerslie (3.1 mi) 31826 Shiloh (7.9 mi) 31829 Upatoi (7.9 mi) 31804 Cataula (7.9 mi) 31820 Midland (8.4 mi) 31823 Pine Mountain Valley (9.9 mi) 31811 Hamilton (12.7 mi) 31909 Columbus (13.4 mi) 31836 Woodland (13.9 mi) 31907 Columbus (14.3 mi) 31827 Talbotton (14.6 mi) 31808 Fortson (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,553
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	73.41 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	32.6733
Longitude	-84.7436
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	35.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	31.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	27.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,553

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$67,391

Median household income

$31,102

Per capita income

$216,500

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,428

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

124

5–9

109

158

10–14

139

15–19

20–24

207

25–34

182

224

35–44

197

221

45–54

194

166

55–59

145

185

60–64

162

217

65–74

190

123

75–84

108

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	776	21.8%
18 and over	2,777	78.2%
65 and over	693	19.5%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%

Black or African American 13.8%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,864	80.1%
Black or African American	493	13.8%
Two or more races	174	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.6%
Other race	10	0.3%
Asian	9	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	35.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	31.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	27.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$67,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,500
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	18.5%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	23.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	76.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	700	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	46	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	237	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	323	24.7%
Households with children under 18	417	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	547	41.9%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	20.2%
Married	47.9%	49.2%
Separated	5.5%	0.7%
Widowed	9.5%	19.7%
Divorced	12.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	6.0%
Kindergarten	35	3.7%
Elementary school	442	47.3%
High school	191	20.4%
College / grad school	210	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Professional & management 11.1%

Retail trade 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 14.1%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	342	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.5%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	47.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,403	95.8%
Spanish	29	0.9%
Other Indo-European	9	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.4%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,492	98.3%
Born in same state	3,304	93.0%
Born in different state	2,277	64.1%
Foreign born	188	5.3%
Naturalized citizen	61	1.7%
Not a US citizen	47	77.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	567	16%
Italian	507	14.3%
French	453	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	146	4.1%
Polish	38	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31831

What city is ZIP code 31831 in?

ZIP code 31831 is primarily assigned to Waverly Hall, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31831 in?

ZIP code 31831 falls within Harris County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31831 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 31831 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31831 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 31831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 31831 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 31831 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 31831?

ZIP code 31831 has an estimated population of 3,553 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31831 in?

ZIP code 31831 observes the EST timezone.