PlainZIP

Barwick, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31720

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

455
38/sq mi
$29,821
Median income
$58,300
Median home value
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barwick pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31720 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31720 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barwick, Thomas County, Georgia, home to just 455 residents across 12.0 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31720 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,821 (58% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $20,912. Local economic indicators show a 42.2% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $58,300 (76% below the state average) with median rent at $783 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Thomas County, letting you compare 31720 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 31720, Barwick, 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

455

Population

12.0

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31720?

47.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 28.6%
African American 71.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$29,821

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$20,912

Per Capita Income

42.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31720 ranks nationally

Barwick, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,821 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

193

Total Housing Units

175

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$58,300

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

$783

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 31720 vs 31629 →

ZIP 31720 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 31720 ranks #4 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 31720 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 31720 ranks #4 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 4.5 mi
31778 Pavo, GA 2,562 6.6 mi
31626 Boston, GA 3,463 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Thomas County

31792 standard
Thomasville, GA
Pop: 23,835
31757 standard
Thomasville, GA
Pop: 10,451
31773 standard
Ochlocknee, GA
Pop: 3,729
31626 standard
Boston, GA
Pop: 3,463
31765 standard
Meigs, GA
Pop: 2,647
31778 standard
Pavo, GA
Pop: 2,562

Related Areas

Thomas County Barwick, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31720 in? ▼
ZIP code 31720 (Barwick) 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 31720? ▼
ZIP code 31720 in Barwick, GA has a population of 455 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31720? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31720 is $29,821, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31720? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31720 is $58,300, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31720? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31720 is African American at 71.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31720? ▼
In ZIP code 31720, 42.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 31720? ▼
In ZIP code 31720, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31720? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31720 is 42.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.