31798 ZIP Code — Wray, GA

Irwin County, Georgia

ZIP code 31798 is located in Wray, Georgia, within Irwin County. It covers approximately 90.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,432 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31798

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 $61,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,234. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 54% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 31798 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,432

population

90.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31798 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31798

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31798. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wray	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31512 Ambrose (7.3 mi) 31750 Fitzgerald (9.6 mi) 31774 Ocilla (12.1 mi) 31519 Broxton (12.3 mi) 31533 Douglas (15.5 mi) 31544 Jacksonville (16.3 mi) 31535 Douglas (18.1 mi) 31622 Alapaha (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,432
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	90.96 sq mi
Water area	1.85 sq mi
Latitude	31.6462
Longitude	-83.0850
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	89.2%	62.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,432

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$42,234

Median household income

$20,319

Per capita income

$61,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

580

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

106

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

192

35–44

199

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	23.4%
18 and over	1,097	76.6%
65 and over	213	14.9%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.3%

Black or African American 22.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,093	76.3%
Black or African American	325	22.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	89.2%	62.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	25.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 36.0%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	36.0%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$42,234

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.3%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	33.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	65.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	27.8%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.5%
3 bedrooms	82.7%
4 bedrooms	4.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.7%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	56.0%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	94.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	19	3.5%
Female householder, no spouse	170	31.5%
Households with children under 18	250	46.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	36.9%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	26.3%
Married	82.9%	46.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.3%
Divorced	0.0%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	15.6%
Kindergarten	25	9.3%
Elementary school	79	29.4%
High school	72	26.8%
College / grad school	51	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Transportation & utilities 24.0%

Agriculture & mining 18.1%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	27.6%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.0%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	23.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	0.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	54.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,223	85.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,432	100.0%
Born in same state	1,432	100.0%
Born in different state	1,091	76.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	294	20.5%
French	154	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31798

What city is ZIP code 31798 in?

ZIP code 31798 is primarily assigned to Wray, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31798 in?

ZIP code 31798 falls within Coffee County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31798 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 31798 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 31798 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 31798 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31798?

The median home value in ZIP code 31798 is $61,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31798?

The median household income in ZIP code 31798 is $42,234, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31798 in?

ZIP code 31798 observes the EST timezone.