| ZIP Code | 31079 |
| ZIP Code Name | Rochelle |
| Primary County | Wilcox County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 2,627 |
| Area Code(s) | 229 |
| Current Time | EDT |
31079 is a United States ZIP Code located in Rochelle Georgia. Portions of 31079 are also in . 31079 is primarily within Wilcox County with some portions in Ben Hill County. 31079 is within the Macon Area.
31079 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 31079 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31079 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31079 is White. The current unemployment level in 31079 is 5.3%.
| Population | 2,627 |
| Population Growth Rate | 19.41% |
| Population Density | 21 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 788 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $44,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $42,660 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 5.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 72.42% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.65% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,961 | 72.42% |
| Black | 657 | 24.26% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 717 | 61.49% |
| Black | 381 | 32.68% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 4.46% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 125 | 9.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 160 | 12.73% |
| High School Diploma | 556 | 44.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 23 | 1.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 90 | 7.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 202 | 16.07% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 5.81% |
| Masters Degree | 13 | 1.03% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 0.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.56% |
| Coordinates | 31.93974495,-83.46497345 |
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| Regions | Macon AreaMiddle Georgia Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fitzgerald, GA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 125 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65l - Vidalia Upland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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