Riceboro, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31323

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

1,762
5/sq mi
$47,782
Median income
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riceboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31323 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31323 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 326.3 square miles in Riceboro, McIntosh County, Georgia. The area is home to 1,762 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 31323 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31323 sits at $47,782 (32% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,255. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 16.9%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,325 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31323 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing McIntosh County, so you can benchmark 31323 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 31323

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31323.

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 31323, Riceboro, 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

1,762

Population

326.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31323?

52.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 13.9%
African American 83.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$47,782

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$31,255

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31323 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,782 12th percentile higher than 12% 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

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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 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

810

Total Housing Units

664

Occupied Units

146

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$1,325

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 31323, employing approximately 2,657 people with a combined annual payroll of $257,388,000.

28

Businesses

2,657

Employees

$257.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 25.0%
Manufacturing 6 21.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
31320 Midway, GA 8,794 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31323 in?
ZIP code 31323 (Riceboro) is located in McIntosh County, Georgia. McIntosh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcintosh-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31323?
ZIP code 31323 in Riceboro, GA has a population of 1,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31323?
The median household income in ZIP 31323 is $47,782, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31323?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31323 is African American at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31323?
ZIP code 31323 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 2,657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31323?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31323 are: Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (6), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31323?
In ZIP code 31323, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 31323?
In ZIP code 31323, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31323?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31323 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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