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 Low-density area
- $47,782
- Median income Below-median income area
- 7.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 326.3 square miles in Riceboro, McIntosh County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,762 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31323 reports a modest median household income of $47,782 (32% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,255. Unemployment is 16.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in McIntosh County, so 31323 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31323
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riceboro, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31323.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 31323?
52.4
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,255
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31323 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Riceboro, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,782 16th percentile higher than 16% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
810housing units
810
Total Housing Units
664
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31323 vs 31320 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31320 | Midway, GA | 8,794 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31323, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,762 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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