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ZIP Code 31779

Mitchell, Georgia

FIPS 31779

Juniper

ZIP Code 31779 is in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$112,000

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.4

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,599

Median Age

38.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,000

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,445

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.36

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$744

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

24%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

66

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

63.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

32.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.4

Higher than 64%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 31779: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 31779?
The median home value in ZIP Code 31779 is $112,000, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 31779?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 31779 is $1,445, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 31779 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 31779 cost about 2.36× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 31779?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 31779 is $744 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 31779?
ZIP Code 31779 averages 66°F year-round, summer highs near 89.6°F, winter lows around 39.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 31779 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 31779's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.4 (higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →