31087 Zip Code Profile

31087 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Sparta, Georgia. Median household income here ($22,174) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $70,100) are fairly typical for the Milledgeville area.

The average family income here is $34,747/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 31087 is $27,793.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 31087 earn an average of $23,585/year. Women earn only $15,851/year.

2,854 people in 31087 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 31087? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 31087 is 36.0 minutes!

The median age here is 43. There are 5,284 men and 4,372 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,648 people (out of the 9,656 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,375 homes, and 125 businesses every day. 48 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

31087 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 33 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Mexicali, Mexico!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 557 feet above sea levell.

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• Beaverdam - The West Place
• Double Branches
• Hawks Landing Neighborhood Association

• Northview Acres
• Pinehills Neighborhood Association

• Demographics

• Total Population: 9,656
• White Population: 2,453
• Black Population: 7,139
• Hispanic Population: 138
• Asian Population: 53
• Hawaiian Population: 4
• Indian Population: 57
• Male Population: 5,284
• Female Population: 4,372
• Median Age: 43
• Median Age of Males: 40
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: Georgia
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Milledgeville GA
• County: Hancock
• City: Sparta
• Longitude: -83.0
• Latitude: 33.3
• Elevation: 558 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 706

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,829
• Drive alone: 1,803
• Carpool: 827
• Public transit: 53
• Ride bikes or walk: 48


• Average commute time: 36.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 95
•    5 - 9: 273
•    10 - 14: 255
•    15 - 19: 211
•    20 - 24: 266
•    25 - 29: 196
•    30 - 34: 613
•    35 - 39: 167
•    40 - 44: 124
•    45 - 59: 274
•    60 - 89: 139
•    90 plus: 216

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $70,100
• Average Annual Household Income: $24,116
• Businesses: 73
• Employees: 680
• Annual Payroll: $14,985,000
• Average Family Income: $34,747
• Median Family Income: $22,174
• Average Income for Men: $23,585
• Average Income for Women: $15,851

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 12
• Congressional District Land Area: 8657.0
• Sr Senator: Johnny Isakson (R)
• Jr Senator: Saxby Chambliss (R)
• US House Representative: John Barrow (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 141
• State FIPS Code: 13

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View all schools in Sparta

Primary Schools

Lewis Elementary School

Highway 15, Rr 2, Box 456

Sparta, GA 31087

(706) 444-7028

Middle Schools

Hancock Central Middle School

11311 Highway 15 North

Sparta, GA 31087

(706) 444-6652

High Schools

Hancock Central High School

Highway 15, Rr 2, Box 454 C

Sparta, GA 31087

(706) 444-7009

Other Schools

Hancock County Crossroads Program

Rr 2, 454c Greensboro Hwy 15

Sparta, GA 31087

(706) 444-5775

Other Schools

Southwest Elementary School

Rr 1, Box 261

Sparta, GA 31087

(706) 444-5047