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ZIP Code 31791
Sylvester, GA, Worth County
Population
11,255
Land area
209.6sq mi
People per sq mi
54
City
Sylvester
ZIP 31791 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 31791 at a glance
- ZIP 31791 (Sylvester) is 72% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,530 a year, 20% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,200 (67% below Georgia) and median rent is $870 a month.
Local data for ZIP 31791
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 31791, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,530
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$101,200
Prices +10.0% in a year
Median rent
$870/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
24.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
211
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,058
$80.72M annual payroll
PPP loans
$14.46M
525 loans
Campaign donations
$32.87K
4% D, 30% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 31791, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
437
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 31791, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 31791
ZIP codes near 31791
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 31781Poulan | 6.2 mi | 27.1 |
| 31789Sumner | 9.4 mi | 65.9 |
| 31704Putney | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| 31705Putney | 11 mi | 140.4 |
| 31744Doerun | 13 mi | 120.8 |
| 31772Warwick | 14 mi | 54.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 31791?
- ZIP code 31791 is in Sylvester, GA (Worth County).
- What county is ZIP code 31791 in?
- ZIP code 31791 is mostly in Worth County, Georgia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 31791?
- About 11,255 people live in the 31791 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.