31097 ZIP Code — Yatesville, GA

Upson County, Georgia

ZIP code 31097 is located in Yatesville, Georgia, within Upson County. It covers approximately 53.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 706/478.

About ZIP code 31097

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,808. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31097 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,272

population

53.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yatesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31016 Culloden (5 mi) 30285 The Rock (7.7 mi) 30286 Thomaston (10.2 mi) 30204 Barnesville (10.9 mi) 31066 Musella (11.7 mi) 30256 Meansville (11.9 mi) 31078 Roberta (14.1 mi) 30257 Milner (16.3 mi) 31029 Forsyth (16.4 mi) 30295 Zebulon (16.6 mi) 30258 Molena (17.6 mi) 31052 Lizella (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,272
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	293

Geography
Land area	53.49 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	32.8982
Longitude	-84.1635
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	706/478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	58.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	50.8%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,272

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$63,808

Median household income

$31,182

Per capita income

$159,400

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

510

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

149

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	179	14.1%
18 and over	1,093	85.9%
65 and over	355	27.9%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Black or African American 8.6%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,142	89.8%
Black or African American	109	8.6%
Two or more races	21	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	58.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	50.8%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.3%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 39.7%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	39.7%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$63,808

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.3%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 20.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,400
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	10.6%
3 bedrooms	81.3%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	52.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	42.5%
Propane / LP gas	39.3%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	17.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	321	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	39	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	89	19.5%
Households with children under 18	103	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	42.3%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	8.0%
Married	57.7%	67.9%
Separated	2.1%	5.4%
Widowed	0.3%	9.0%
Divorced	7.1%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	22.5%
Kindergarten	2	0.9%
Elementary school	105	49.3%
High school	51	23.9%
College / grad school	7	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 22.4%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Other services 6.5%

Public administration 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Retail trade 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Construction 2.3%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	35.7%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.8%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	21.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 4.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.2%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	16.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,210	95.1%
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)	1,272	100.0%
Born in same state	1,271	99.9%
Born in different state	1,023	80.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	485	38.1%
French	158	12.4%
Italian	32	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.7%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31097

What city is ZIP code 31097 in?

ZIP code 31097 is primarily assigned to Yatesville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31097 in?

ZIP code 31097 falls within Upson County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31097 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 31097 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 31097 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 31097 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 31097 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 31097 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31097?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 31097 in?

ZIP code 31097 observes the EST timezone.