31709 ZIP Code – Americus, Georgia
31709 is a ZIP code serving Americus, Georgia in Sumter County with a population of approximately 16,442 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $37,915, which is well below the Georgia average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $135,200 are well below the national average, with 45.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $838 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 61% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
At 6.6%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 23.8%, well above the national average. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 30.5, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 31764, 31719, 31711.
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ZIP 31709 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 31709 | GA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 14k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $135k | $198k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $838 | $1,014 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.5 | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.5% | 24.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 31764 – Leslie
- 31719 – Americus
- 31711 – Andersonville
- 31735 – Cobb
- 31787 – Smithville
- 31743 – De Soto
- 31780 – Plains
- 31007 – Byromville
- 31051 – Lilly
- 31806 – Ellaville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31764 | LESLIE | 1,746 | $81,468 |
| 31719 | AMERICUS | 7,941 | $40,600 |
| 31711 | ANDERSONVILLE | 822 | $37,917 |
| 31735 | COBB | 544 | $38,889 |
| 31787 | SMITHVILLE | 1,231 | $72,313 |