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ZIP Code 31709
Americus, GA, Sumter County
Population
15,529
Land area
120.5sq mi
People per sq mi
129
City
Americus
ZIP 31709 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 31709 at a glance
- ZIP 31709 (Americus) is 32% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,531, 46% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,800 (54% below Georgia) and median rent is $893 a month.
Local data for ZIP 31709
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 31709, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,531
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$139,800
Prices +6.9% in a year
Median rent
$893/mo
Homeownership
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
17.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
423
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,422
$249M annual payroll
PPP loans
$34M
918 loans
Campaign donations
$106K
5% D, 55% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 31709, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
89
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 31709, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 31709?
- ZIP code 31709 is in Americus, GA (Sumter County).
- What county is ZIP code 31709 in?
- ZIP code 31709 is mostly in Sumter County, Georgia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 31709?
- About 15,529 people live in the 31709 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.