31709 ZIP Code
Americus, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31709 |
| City/Town: | Americus |
| County: | Sumter |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,442 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,915 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,426 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,923 |
| Median Home Value: | $135,200 |
| Land Area: | 120.5 sq miles
312.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.0464, -84.1496 |
Population Information (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,442 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,377 | 44.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,065 | 55.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,257 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,317 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 879 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,774 | 10.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,742 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,090 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,316 | 8.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,558 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 891 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,000 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,523 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 743 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 352 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $135,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $838 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,923 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,973 | 86.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 950 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,738 | 45.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,235 | 54.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,473 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 558 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 859 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,984 | 31.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,721 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 806 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,551 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 994 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31709 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,915 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,391 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,000 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,426 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,296 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,723 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 565 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,329 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,038 | 74.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,384 | 20.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 296 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,651 | 40.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,290 | 50.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 352 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 111 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 969 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 660 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 960 | 5.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 626 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 79 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 218 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31709 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 466 | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 372 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 854 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,055 | 17.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 934 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 709 | 11.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 631 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 634 | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 159 | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 159 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31709 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,046 | 75.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 578 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 182 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 693 | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31709 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 254 | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 71 | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 964 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 42 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 544 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 237 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 137 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 281 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 953 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,603 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 996 | 14.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 150 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 491 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,443 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,901 | 54.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,802 | 41.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,888 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31709 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,170 | 69.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,987 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,619 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 424 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 9 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,222 | 20.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31709 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,326 | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 67 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 851 | 12.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 316 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 638 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 57 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 95 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 573 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31709 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 127 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 455 | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,226 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,251 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,142 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,208 | 17.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 577 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 370 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 567 | 8.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31709 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 153 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 674 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,835 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,483 | 50.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 618 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 160 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31709 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 721 | 12.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 203 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,012 | 83.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31709 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 488 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,431 | 40.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,906 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,148 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31709 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 305 | 11.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 597 | 21.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 714 | 26.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 288 | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 537 | 19.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 153 | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 119 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31709 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,230 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $423 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $838 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.38 |
Households (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,973 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,830 | 30.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 470 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,268 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,693 | 45.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,554 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,761 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31709 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,571 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,674 | 48.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,892 | 34.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 245 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 663 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,623 | 65.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31709 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,635 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 399 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 87 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,770 | 31.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 978 | 17.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,401 | 42.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,415 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 826 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,331 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,825 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 61 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 953 | 52.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 811 | 44.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31709 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,743 | 83.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,362 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,216 | 51.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,115 | 47.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 275 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31709 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,853 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 83 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 589 | 709.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 589 | 709.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 589 | 709.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 114 | 137.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 83 | 100.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 120 | 144.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 12.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31709 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,185 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,194 | 93.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 991 | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 538 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 179 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 159 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 115 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31709 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,973 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,355 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
Americus, GA31709