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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
$42,802
Median income
$123,100
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 31533 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 173.6 square miles in Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia. The area is home to 17,494 residents, producing a population density of 101 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 31533 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31533 sits at $42,802 (39% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $22,894. The poverty rate stands at 27.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $123,100 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $672 per month, and 50.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31533 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Coffee County, so you can benchmark 31533 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 31533

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31533.

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 31533, Douglas, 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

17,494

Population

173.6

Area (sq mi)

101

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31533?

33.3

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.7%
African American 35.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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

$22,894

Per Capita Income

27.3%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31533 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,802 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,283

Total Housing Units

6,503

Occupied Units

780

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.7%
Renter 49.3%

$123,100

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31533 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 31533 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 31533 ranks #3 of 4 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
31535 Douglas, GA 11,264 6.7 mi
31519 Broxton, GA 3,569 9.6 mi
31567 West Green, GA 782 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Coffee County

31535 standard
Douglas, GA
Pop: 11,264
31554 standard
Nicholls, GA
Pop: 7,076
31519 standard
Broxton, GA
Pop: 3,569
31512 standard
Ambrose, GA
Pop: 2,248
31567 standard
West Green, GA
Pop: 782

Related Areas

Coffee County Douglas, GA Georgia

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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Official Data Resources for Douglas, 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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