ZIP 31061 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Milledgeville city, GA (31061)

Median Income

$55,371

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,817

Wealth inflow

Population

41,194

Unemployment

5.5%

1.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,817 for ZIP 31061 (Milledgeville city, GA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.5%+47% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.1%-32% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.4%+31% vs US avg

832

Establishments

11,642

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.8%
Construction4.8%
Manufacturing9.6%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade10.7%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management7.4%
Education, health care, social33.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.9%
Other services2.5%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 31061 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.4%, median income rose 1.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.2%.

Median Income

$55,371

-26% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate