What city is ZIP code 31642?

ZIP code 31642 is in Pearson, GA (Atkinson County).

What county is ZIP code 31642 in?

ZIP code 31642 is mostly in Atkinson County, Georgia.

How many people live in ZIP code 31642?

About 4,617 people live in the 31642 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 31642

Pearson, GA, Atkinson County

Population

4,617

Land area

195.1sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Pearson

ZIP 31642 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 31642 at a glance

ZIP 31642 (Pearson) is 88% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
The median household income is $41,574, 46% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,300 (77% below Georgia) and median rent is $680 a month.

Local data for ZIP 31642

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 31642, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$41,574

Poverty rate

27.7%

Median home value

$69,300

Median rent

$680/mo

Homeownership

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

7.0%

Median age

33.2

Average commute

22.6 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

786

$36.4M annual payroll

PPP loans

$7.3M

215 loans

Campaign donations

$3,328

0% D, 30% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 31642, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

183

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 38°F

49.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 31642, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.4%

U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts

Diabetes

17.8%

U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts

Smoking

22.8%

U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

25.0%

U.S. 11.1% +13.9 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 31642?: ZIP code 31642 is in Pearson, GA (Atkinson County).
What county is ZIP code 31642 in?: ZIP code 31642 is mostly in Atkinson County, Georgia.
How many people live in ZIP code 31642?: About 4,617 people live in the 31642 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.