| ZIP Code | 31620 |
|---|---|
| City | Adel |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 215 ft |
| Latitude | 31.117296 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.434236 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 243 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,297 (36%) |
| Some College | 864 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 871 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 738 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,360 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,375 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $137,600 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $901/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,803 |
| Vacant Units | 716 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,803 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 716 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 31620 is located in Adel, Georgia, within Cook County. With a population of 11,199, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 31620 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,375 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31620 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $137,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $901 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 31620 is majority White (62.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.0%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31620 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 31620 in Adel, GA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,199 residents, a median household income of $51,375, and a median home value of $137,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.