31808 ZIP Code
Fortson, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31808 |
| City/Town: | Fortson |
| County: | Muscogee |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,573 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,970 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,018 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,269 |
| Median Home Value: | $267,900 |
| Land Area: | 55.5 sq miles
143.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.6316, -85.0105 |
Population Information (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,573 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,146 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,427 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 434 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 563 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 600 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 771 | 9.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 494 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,005 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,093 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,543 | 18.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 352 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 512 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 869 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 317 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 20 | 0.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $267,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,208 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,269 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,873 | 87.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 396 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,763 | 96.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 110 | 3.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,711 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 18 | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 238 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,269 | 22.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,479 | 25.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 633 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,114 | 19.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 960 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31808 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,970 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $130,589 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,273 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,018 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,354 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,966 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 198 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,460 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,339 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 560 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 67 | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,155 | 71.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,178 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 616 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 110 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 514 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 187 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 377 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 114 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 234 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31808 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 123 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 53 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 32 | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 152 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 165 | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 545 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 400 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 537 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 307 | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 559 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31808 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,377 | 85.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 282 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 25 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 58 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 361 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31808 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 391 | 9.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 188 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 103 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 472 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 47 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 89 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 447 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 492 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,075 | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 268 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 281 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 90 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 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 (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,858 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,925 | 80.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,076 | 24.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 525 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31808 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,252 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 900 | 31.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 890 | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 70 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 57 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 190 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31808 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,012 | 92.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 17 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 240 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31808 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 67 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 644 | 19.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 862 | 26.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,075 | 32.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 272 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 279 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 42 | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 28 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31808 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 290 | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,553 | 47.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,084 | 33.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 342 | 10.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31808 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 133 | 4.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 110 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,557 | 89.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31808 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 17 | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 398 | 13.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,220 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,238 | 43.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31808 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 136 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 173 | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 162 | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 242 | 8.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 993 | 35.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 807 | 29.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 232 | 8.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31808 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,898 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $533 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,208 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.33 | 2.38 |
Households (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,873 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,922 | 66.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 853 | 29.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 516 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 362 | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,187 | 41.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 839 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31808 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,466 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 968 | 27.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,099 | 60.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 40 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 330 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,066 | 30.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31808 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,626 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 163 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 75 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 816 | 31.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 659 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 913 | 34.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,216 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 859 | 13.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,383 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,100 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 135 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 503 | 45.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 462 | 42.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31808 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,653 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 878 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 141 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 729 | 83.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 195 | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31808 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,209 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 198 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 364 | 183.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 364 | 183.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 364 | 183.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 32 | 16.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31808 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,139 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,289 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 850 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 209 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 419 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 222 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31808 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,873 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,801 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
Fortson, GA31808