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ZIP Code 31779
Pelham, Georgia

ZIP code 31779 is in Pelham, located in Mitchell County, Georgia. Its 2020 Census population was 8,883. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $33,777, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
8,883
Census ZCTA
County
Mitchell
FIPS 13205
Median income (est.)
$33,777
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
141.227 mi²
+ 1.074 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityPelham, GA
CountyMitchell County (FIPS 13205)
StateGeorgia (FIPS 13)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · South Atlantic Division
Coordinates31.108023, -84.2112
Land / Water Area141.227 mi² land · 1.074 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 3,000 individual tax returns filed in 31779 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
39.0%
$25K–$50K
31.3%
$50K–$75K
12.7%
$75K–$100K
7.0%
$100K–$200K
8.0%
$200K+
2.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 17% of 31779's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($33,777) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 31779's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$33,777
▲ 7.4%
Filers earning $200K+
2.0%
▲ 0.4 pt
Total filers
3,000
▼ 1.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/31779/soi?year=… $30K 2020 $31K 2021 $34K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 31779 ZCTA.

2000
9,344
 
2010
9,927
▲ +6.2%
2020
8,883
▼ -10.5%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number126732
City AliasesPelham

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31779 in?

ZIP code 31779 is in Mitchell County, Georgia (county FIPS code 13205).

What city is ZIP code 31779?

The primary USPS city for 31779 is Pelham, GA.

What is the population of ZIP code 31779?

The 2020 Census population of 31779 was 8,883 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 31779?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 31779 is about $33,777, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.