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ZIP Code 31803
Buena Vista, Georgia

ZIP code 31803 is in Buena Vista, located in Marion County, Georgia, within the Columbus metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 4,889. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $36,029, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
4,889
Census ZCTA
County
Marion
FIPS 13197
Median income (est.)
$36,029
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
282.773 mi²
+ 1.069 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityBuena Vista, GA
CountyMarion County (FIPS 13197)
StateGeorgia (FIPS 13)
Metro Area (MSA)Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area (17980)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · South Atlantic Division
Coordinates32.285465, -84.4936
Land / Water Area282.773 mi² land · 1.069 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,830 individual tax returns filed in 31803 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
37.7%
$25K–$50K
27.9%
$50K–$75K
13.7%
$75K–$100K
8.7%
$100K–$200K
9.8%
$200K+
2.2%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 17% of 31803's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($36,029) 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 31803's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$36,029
▲ 4.8%
Filers earning $200K+
2.2%
▲ 1.1 pt
Total filers
1,830
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/31803/soi?year=… $31K 2020 $34K 2021 $36K 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 31803 ZCTA.

2000
4,706
 
2010
5,662
▲ +20.3%
2020
4,889
▼ -13.7%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number121221
City AliasesBuena Vista, Tazewell

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31803 in?

ZIP code 31803 is in Marion County, Georgia (county FIPS code 13197).

What city is ZIP code 31803?

The primary USPS city for 31803 is Buena Vista, GA.

What metro area (MSA) is 31803 in?

31803 is part of the Columbus, GA-AL Metro Area (MSA code 17980).

What is the population of ZIP code 31803?

The 2020 Census population of 31803 was 4,889 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 31803?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 31803 is about $36,029, 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.