What to know about ZIP 31799
ZIP code 31799 covers ZIP 31799 with a population of about 2,077.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.3 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the TALLAHASSEE - THOMASVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 31799 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,077
Density
N/A
Median income
$39,649
-47% vs US avg
Home value
$91,600
-74% vs US avg
Median rent
$705
-39% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 31799
Income and economy in ZIP 31799
Median household income in ZIP 31799 is about $39,649 — about 47% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 30.4%; unemployment rate near 8.5%; 15.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Healthcare, and Other services; about 5.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 31799
Median home value is about $91,600 — about 74% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $705 (about 39% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 49.6% (about 15.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 31799, a household would need roughly $25,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $588. That sits below the local median household income ($39,649), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.