31601 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31601 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31601 is African American. The current unemployment level in 31601 is 3.3%.
| Population | 31,587 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 189 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,961 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,226 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $476,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 58.56% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 45.24% |
31601 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,914 | 33.43% |
| Black | 19,095 | 58.48% |
| Hispanic | 2,154 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 141 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 305 | 0.93% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 43 | 0.13% |
31601 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,010 | 40.73% |
| Black | 4,618 | 46.91% |
| Hispanic | 1,060 | 10.77% |
| Asian | 131 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
31601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,110 | 7.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,163 | 8.22% |
| High School Diploma | 5,765 | 40.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 491 | 3.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,212 | 8.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,666 | 18.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,069 | 7.56% |
| Masters Degree | 448 | 3.17% |
| Professional Degree | 75 | 0.53% |
| Doctorate Degree | 143 | 1.01% |