Quitman, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31643
Brooks County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,709
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $37,043
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quitman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31643 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31643 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quitman, Brooks County, Georgia, home to 8,709 residents across 680.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31643 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,043 (47% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,299. The poverty rate is 31.5%, 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 $107,900 (55% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $818; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Brooks County, so 31643 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 31643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quitman, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31643.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 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 31643, Quitman, 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
8,709
Population
680.4
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31643?
47.5
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
1.8%
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?
$37,043
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$21,299
Per Capita Income
31.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31643 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Quitman, 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)
$37,043 4th percentile higher than 4% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,429housing units
4,429
Total Housing Units
3,595
Occupied Units
834
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,900
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$818
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 162 business establishments in ZIP 31643, employing approximately 1,914 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,245,000.
162
Businesses
1,914
Employees
$76.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 14.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 10 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.5% |
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 31643 vs 31629 →
ZIP 31643 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31643
Quitman (31643)
8,709 residents
- 31638 1,045
Morven (31638)
1,045 residents
- 31629 902
Dixie (31629)
902 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31643 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31643 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31638
Morven (31638)
$93,516 median income
- 31629
Dixie (31629)
$63,702 median income
- 31643 $37,043
Quitman (31643)
$37,043 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31643 ranks #3 of 3 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 31643, 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 (8,709 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 31643 in?
ZIP code 31643 (Quitman) is located in Brooks County, Georgia. Brooks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brooks-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31643?
ZIP code 31643 in Quitman, GA has a population of 8,709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31643?
The median household income in ZIP 31643 is $37,043, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31643?
The median home value in ZIP 31643 is $107,900, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31643?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31643 is White at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31643?
ZIP code 31643 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,914 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31643?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31643 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (24), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31643?
In ZIP code 31643, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 31643?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31643 is 23.2 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 31643?
In ZIP code 31643, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31643?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31643 is 31.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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