| ZIP Code | 31008 |
|---|---|
| City | Byron |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Peach County |
| Area Code | 478 |
| Elevation | 501 ft |
| Latitude | 32.665355 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.786087 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13225 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 166 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,835 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 2,276 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 1,876 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,398 (17.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,239 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,855 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $202,500 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,103/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,432 |
| Vacant Units | 669 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,432 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 669 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 31008 is located in Byron, Georgia, within Peach County. With a population of 20,882, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 31008 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,855 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31008 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $202,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,103 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 31008 is majority White (61.46%). Residents are well-educated — 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31008 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 31008 in Byron, GA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,882 residents, a median household income of $82,855, and a median home value of $202,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.