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Gordon, GA
City in Wilkinson County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31031.
Population
2,485
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
461
ZIP codes
1
Gordon and its ZIP codes
Gordon at a glance
- Gordon is about 2.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,243 a year, 39% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,800 (71% below Georgia) and median rent is $646 a month.
Local data for Gordon, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gordon, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,243
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$86,800
Median rent
$646/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (124), German Americans (84), Cuban Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilkinson County. PPP loans are for Gordon.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,915
2,876 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,204
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.9M
FY 2026, $8,324 per person
PPP loans
$8.7M
169 loans, 812 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gordon, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gordon, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
214
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gordon, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Gordon
1 in or overlapping Gordon. Population shown
Cities near Gordon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IveyCity | 2.7 mi | 2.6 |
| McIntyreTown | 8.2 mi | 5.2 |
| IrwintonCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| HardwickCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| GrayCity | 14 mi | 4 |
| ToomsboroCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| MilledgevilleCity | 15 mi | 20.3 |
| DanvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 21 mi | 249.4 |
| OconeeCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| AllentownCity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| DeepstepTown | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| Robins AFBCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| MontroseTown | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| Crooked CreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gordon, GA in?
- Gordon is in Wilkinson County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Gordon, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gordon include 31031.
- What is the population of Gordon, GA?
- About 2,485 people live in Gordon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gordon?
- Nearby places include Ivey (2.7 mi), McIntyre (8.2 mi), Irwinton (11 mi), Hardwick (13 mi), Jeffersonville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023