31096 ZIP Code — Wrightsville, GA

Johnson County, Georgia

ZIP code 31096 is located in Wrightsville, Georgia, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 180.77 square miles and serves a population of 7,382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31096

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 $86,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $43,578. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 9% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 31096 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.

7,382

population

180.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31096 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31096

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31096. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wrightsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31035 Harrison (8.1 mi) 31089 Tennille (9.5 mi) 31049 Kite (12.5 mi) 31027 East Dublin (12.9 mi) 31002 Adrian (14.2 mi) 30413 Bartow (17.1 mi) 31082 Sandersville (18.9 mi) 31018 Davisboro (19 mi) 30477 Wadley (19.1 mi) 31090 Toomsboro (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,382
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	180.77 sq mi
Water area	1.82 sq mi
Latitude	32.7338
Longitude	-82.7357
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478

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%	55.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	10.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,382

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$43,578

Median household income

$22,565

Per capita income

$86,200

Median home value

$585

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,088

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

212

Under 5

127

319

5–9

191

197

10–14

118

280

15–19

168

335

20–24

201

491

25–34

294

775

35–44

463

530

45–54

317

306

55–59

183

343

60–64

205

538

65–74

321

215

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,489	20.2%
18 and over	5,893	79.8%
65 and over	1,327	18.0%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.4%

Black or African American 40.7%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,888	51.4%
Black or African American	3,079	40.7%
Two or more races	342	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	181	2.4%
Other race	54	0.7%
Asian	19	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	55.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	10.6%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.2%	0.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$43,578

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.9%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,200
Median rent / month	$585
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	56.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	35.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.7%
Electricity	73.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	873	34.7%
Cohabiting couple	171	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	533	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	936	37.2%
Households with children under 18	769	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	860	34.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.1%	28.5%
Married	30.3%	35.0%
Separated	2.0%	4.3%
Widowed	4.2%	19.5%
Divorced	13.4%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	5.8%
Kindergarten	117	8.6%
Elementary school	561	41.1%
High school	361	26.4%
College / grad school	248	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.2%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Retail trade 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Public administration 6.8%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	23.0%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	19.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 23.3%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 52.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	27.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	345	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,043	95.4%
Spanish	54	0.8%
Other Indo-European	54	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,289	98.7%
Born in same state	7,260	98.3%
Born in different state	6,081	82.4%
Foreign born	29	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	93	1.3%
Not a US citizen	19	20.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	606	8.2%
Italian	569	7.7%
Arab	493	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.3%
German	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31096

What city is ZIP code 31096 in?

ZIP code 31096 is primarily assigned to Wrightsville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31096 in?

ZIP code 31096 falls within Johnson County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31096?

25% of residents in ZIP code 31096 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31096?

9% 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 31096 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 31096 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31096?

The median home value in ZIP code 31096 is $86,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 31096 in?

ZIP code 31096 observes the EST timezone.