Douglas, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31533
Coffee County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,494
- 101/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,802
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Douglas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 101
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31533 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31533 (Douglas, GA) rose +31.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.9 in 2023 to 231.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31533 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia, home to 17,494 residents across 173.6 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31533 reports a modest median household income of $42,802 (39% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,894. The poverty rate is 27.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,100 (49% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $672; owner occupancy is 50.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Coffee County, so 31533 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 31533
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Douglas, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31533.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 55
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Finance and insurance 43
Finance and insurance
43 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 31533, Douglas, 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
17,494
Population
173.6
Area (sq mi)
101
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31533?
33.3
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
7.3%
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?
$42,802
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$22,894
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31533 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Douglas, 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)
$42,802 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
7,283housing units
7,283
Total Housing Units
6,503
Occupied Units
780
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,100
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$672
Median Rent
1983
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
+31.7%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31533 have increased 31.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 129 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 145 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 176 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 176 |
| 2024 | +31.7% | 232 |
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 606 business establishments in ZIP 31533, employing approximately 11,067 people with a combined annual payroll of $506,665,000.
606
Businesses
11,067
Employees
$506.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 151 | 24.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 16.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 26 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 3.0% |
| Information | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.7% |
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 31533 vs 31535 →
ZIP 31533 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31533
Douglas (31533)
17,494 residents
- 31535
Douglas (31535)
11,264 residents
- 31519 3,569
Broxton (31519)
3,569 residents
- 31567 782
West Green (31567)
782 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31533 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31533 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31535
Douglas (31535)
$65,629 median income
- 31567
West Green (31567)
$52,558 median income
- 31533
Douglas (31533)
$42,802 median income
- 31519
Broxton (31519)
$36,834 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31533 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31533, 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 (17,494 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 31533 in?
ZIP code 31533 (Douglas) is located in Coffee County, Georgia. Coffee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coffee-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31533?
ZIP code 31533 in Douglas, GA has a population of 17,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31533?
The median household income in ZIP 31533 is $42,802, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31533?
The median home value in ZIP 31533 is $123,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31533?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31533 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31533?
ZIP code 31533 has 606 business establishments employing approximately 11,067 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31533?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31533 are: Retail trade (151), Health care and social assistance (99), Other services (except public administration) (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31533?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31533 increased by 31.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 31533?
In ZIP code 31533, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31533?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31533 is 17.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31533?
In ZIP code 31533, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31533?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31533 is 27.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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