Boston, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31626

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

3,463
9/sq mi
$52,026
Median income
$200,000
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31626 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31626 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 368.4 square miles in Boston, Thomas County, Georgia. The area is home to 3,463 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 31626 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31626 sits at $52,026 (26% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $30,988. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $200,000 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $861 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31626 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Thomas County, so you can benchmark 31626 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 31626

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31626.

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 31626, Boston, 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

3,463

Population

368.4

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31626?

48.4

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 58.5%
African American 36.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$52,026

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,988

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31626 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,026 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,490

Total Housing Units

1,315

Occupied Units

175

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$200,000

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$861

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 31626, employing approximately 281 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,090,000.

40

Businesses

281

Employees

$16.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 25.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.5%

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 31626 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 31626 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 31626 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 31626 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
31629 Dixie, GA 902 7.5 mi
31720 Barwick, GA 455 8.6 mi
31757 Thomasville, GA 10,451 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31626 in?
ZIP code 31626 (Boston) is located in Thomas County, Georgia. Thomas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/thomas-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31626?
ZIP code 31626 in Boston, GA has a population of 3,463 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31626?
The median household income in ZIP 31626 is $52,026, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31626?
The median home value in ZIP 31626 is $200,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31626 is White at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31626?
ZIP code 31626 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31626?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31626 are: Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31626?
In ZIP code 31626, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 31626?
In ZIP code 31626, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31626 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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