31791 ZIP Code
Sylvester, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31791 |
| City/Town: | Sylvester |
| County: | Worth |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,240 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,952 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,839 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,917 |
| Median Home Value: | $98,100 |
| Land Area: | 209.6 sq miles
542.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.5289, -83.8943 |
Population Information (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,240 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,079 | 45.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,161 | 54.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 702 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 819 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 591 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 579 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 686 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,405 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,201 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,290 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 627 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 848 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,395 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 697 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 400 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $98,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $773 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,917 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,372 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 545 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,010 | 68.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,362 | 31.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,863 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 256 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 865 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,509 | 44.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,542 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 858 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 590 | 7.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 243 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31791 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,952 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,854 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,956 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,839 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,188 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,951 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 237 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,779 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,033 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 601 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 317 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,434 | 57.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,334 | 38.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 89 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 334 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 51 | 0.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 45 | 0.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 39 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31791 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 292 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 272 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 370 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 392 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 575 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 911 | 20.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 684 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 531 | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 137 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 208 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31791 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,154 | 83.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 330 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 52 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 82 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 108 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 177 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31791 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 231 | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 400 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 686 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 183 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 517 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 405 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 94 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 238 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 340 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,001 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 319 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 355 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 182 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.9% | 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 (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,308 | 82.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,980 | 53.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,859 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,755 | 15.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31791 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,114 | 71.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,583 | 36.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 904 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 165 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 34 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 783 | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31791 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,945 | 59.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 57 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 262 | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 82 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 198 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 39 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 45 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,289 | 26.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31791 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 180 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 785 | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 974 | 19.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 688 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 798 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 586 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 343 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 243 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 307 | 6.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31791 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 59 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 230 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,404 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,608 | 53.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 551 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 65 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31791 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 519 | 11.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 331 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,456 | 79.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31791 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 394 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,294 | 29.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,343 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,341 | 30.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31791 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 492 | 16.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,054 | 35.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 564 | 18.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 298 | 9.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 308 | 10.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 202 | 6.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 92 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31791 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,109 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $454 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $773 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.38 |
Households (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,372 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,784 | 40.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 579 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 720 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,529 | 35.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,406 | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,702 | 38.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31791 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,078 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,228 | 30.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,888 | 46.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 85 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 652 | 16.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,412 | 34.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31791 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,376 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 159 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 296 | 12.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,077 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 271 | 11.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 573 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,795 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 774 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,063 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,769 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 101 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 582 | 32.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,086 | 61.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31791 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,061 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 949 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 434 | 45.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 515 | 54.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 132 | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31791 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,175 | 99.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 16 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 65 | 406.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 65 | 406.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 65 | 406.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 11 | 68.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31791 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,538 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,435 | 99.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 103 | 1.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 24 | 0.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 51 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 28 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31791 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,372 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,897 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
Sylvester, GA31791