ZIP Code 31709, Georgia
ZIP Code 31709 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 31709 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Sumter County, Georgia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 15,529. The land area covers 120.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,529 | ±859 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 30.9 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,945 | ±378 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,680 | ±371 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,945 | ±378 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 735 | ±204 |
| Median Home Value | $139,800 | ±$21,573 |
| Median Gross Rent | $893 | ±$49 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,531 | ±$3,308 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,941 | ±$5,623 |
| Poverty Rate | 26.2% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,780 | ±865 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,742 | ±589 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.6% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 28,972 (2024)
ID: 161786
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 295, AMERICUS GA 31709-0295
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Americus, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ellaville, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Ellaville, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Americus, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Americus, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Americus, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Americus, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Americus, GA | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-17 | AMERICUS, GA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Georgia Southwestern State University
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College | 4.0 mi away | 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr., Americus, GA, 31709-4693 |
8778714594
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LAKE BLACKSHEAR REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 307 EAST LAMAR STREET, AMERICUS, GA, 31709 |
(229) 924-8091
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South Georgia Technical College
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College | 5.4 mi away | 900 South GA Tech Parkway, Americus, GA, 31709 |
2299312394
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SMITHVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 116 MAIN STREET, SMITHVILLE, GA, 31787 |
(229) 846-6625
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SCHLEY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 54 SOUTH BROAD STREET, ELLAVILLE, GA, 31806 |
(229) 937-2004
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OGLETHORPE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 115 CHATHAM STREET, OGLETHORPE, GA, 31068 |
(478) 472-7116
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BYROMVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 452 MAIN STREET, BYROMVILLE, GA, 31007 |
(478) 433-5100
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MONTEZUMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 506 NORTH DOOLY STREET, MONTEZUMA, GA, 31063 |
(478) 472-6095
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CORDELE-CRISP CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 115 EAST ELEVENTH AVENUE, CORDELE, GA, 31015 |
(229) 276-1300
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DOOLY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 1200 EAST UNION STREET, VIENNA, GA, 31092 |
(229) 268-4687
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AMERICUS, GA US, located 5.8 miles from ZCTA5 31709. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.0° | 34.7° | 46.9° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| February | 62.6° | 37.8° | 50.2° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| March | 69.8° | 43.0° | 56.4° | 4.68" | 0.1" |
| April | 76.5° | 49.6° | 63.0° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| May | 84.2° | 58.7° | 71.4° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.0° | 66.4° | 77.7° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.8° | 70.0° | 80.4° | 5.95" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.4° | 69.2° | 79.8° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.5° | 64.1° | 75.3° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 77.9° | 53.1° | 65.5° | 2.71" | 0.0" |
| November | 68.1° | 42.0° | 55.1° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| December | 61.0° | 37.1° | 49.1° | 5.39" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americus city | City | 4.7 mi | — |
| Leslie city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| De Soto city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Andersonville city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Smithville city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
| Plains city | City | 14.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 31709. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.