31779 ZIP Code – Pelham, Georgia
31779 is a ZIP code serving Pelham, Georgia in Mitchell County with a population of approximately 9,576 residents. At $38,571, the median household income here runs below the Georgia average and well below the U.S. average. At $110,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 67.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $710 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.6%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 8.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 37.3, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 31730, 31765, 39827.
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ZIP 31779 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 31779 | GA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,576 | 14k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $110k | $198k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $710 | $1,014 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.1% | 24.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 31730 – Camilla
- 31765 – Meigs
- 39827 – Cairo
- 31773 – Ochlocknee
- 31784 – Sale City
- 31756 – Hartsfield
- 39897 – Whigham
- 31716 – Baconton
- 31738 – Coolidge
- 39870 – Newton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31730 | CAMILLA | 8,351 | $48,527 |
| 31765 | MEIGS | 2,585 | $40,938 |
| 39827 | CAIRO | 4,888 | $54,500 |
| 31773 | OCHLOCKNEE | 4,181 | $69,286 |
| 31784 | SALE CITY | 874 | $34,673 |