PlainZIP

Montezuma, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31063

Macon County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,666
19/sq mi
$52,381
Median income
$111,900
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montezuma pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31063 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31063 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.1 square miles in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia. The area is home to 5,666 residents, producing a population density of 19 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31063 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31063 sits at $52,381 (26% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,011. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $111,900 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $659 per month, and 67.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31063 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Macon County, so you can benchmark 31063 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31063

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31063.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31063, Montezuma, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,666

Population

295.1

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31063?

34.2

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 30.2%
African American 57.1%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,381

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$29,011

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31063 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,381 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,124

Total Housing Units

1,678

Occupied Units

446

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.8%

$111,900

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$659

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31063 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -12.5% 94
2020 — 118
2021 +8.7% 128
2023 — 213
2024 +10.4% 235

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 31063, employing approximately 823 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,881,000.

101

Businesses

823

Employees

$34.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 23.8%
Manufacturing 14 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 11 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 10 9.9%
Wholesale trade 6 5.9%
Finance and insurance 6 5.9%
Construction 4 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 31063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31063 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31063 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31007 Byromville, GA 1,117 7.3 mi
31068 Oglethorpe, GA 5,425 8.5 mi
31057 Marshallville, GA 2,182 10.1 mi
31051 Lilly, GA 187 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Macon County

31068 standard
Oglethorpe, GA
Pop: 5,425
31057 standard
Marshallville, GA
Pop: 2,182
31041 standard
Ideal, GA
Pop: 988

Related Areas

Macon County Montezuma, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31063 in? ▼
ZIP code 31063 (Montezuma) is located in Macon County, Georgia. Macon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macon-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31063? ▼
ZIP code 31063 in Montezuma, GA has a population of 5,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31063? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31063 is $52,381, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31063? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31063 is $111,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31063? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31063 is African American at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31063? ▼
ZIP code 31063 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 823 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31063? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31063 are: Retail trade (24), Manufacturing (14), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31063? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31063 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31063? ▼
In ZIP code 31063, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31063? ▼
In ZIP code 31063, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31063? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31063 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Montezuma, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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