Camilla, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31730

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

9,682
15/sq mi
$58,500
Median income
$106,300
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Camilla pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 654.2 square miles in Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia. The area is home to 9,682 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 31730 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31730 sits at $58,500 (17% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,318. The poverty rate stands at 27.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $106,300 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $803 per month, and 54.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Mitchell County, so you can benchmark 31730 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 31730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31730.

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 31730, Camilla, 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

9,682

Population

654.2

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31730?

41.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 33.5%
African American 55.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$58,500

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$29,318

Per Capita Income

27.0%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31730 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,500 26th percentile higher than 26% 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

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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 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,874

Total Housing Units

3,468

Occupied Units

406

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.4%
Renter 45.6%

$106,300

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$803

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 220 business establishments in ZIP 31730, employing approximately 3,899 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,109,000.

220

Businesses

3,899

Employees

$153.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 20.4%
Health care and social assistance 27 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 25 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 22 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 9.1%
Finance and insurance 15 6.8%
Wholesale trade 13 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.5%
Construction 9 4.1%
Manufacturing 9 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.7%
Information 5 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.4%

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 31730 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 31730 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 31730 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 31730 ranks the highest of 3 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
31779 Pelham, GA 9,927 9.1 mi
39870 Newton, GA 2,238 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31730 in?
ZIP code 31730 (Camilla) is located in Mitchell County, Georgia. Mitchell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mitchell-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31730?
ZIP code 31730 in Camilla, GA has a population of 9,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31730?
The median household income in ZIP 31730 is $58,500, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31730?
The median home value in ZIP 31730 is $106,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31730 is African American at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31730?
ZIP code 31730 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 3,899 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31730 are: Retail trade (45), Health care and social assistance (27), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31730?
In ZIP code 31730, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 31730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31730 is 26.0 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 31730?
In ZIP code 31730, approximately 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31730 is 27.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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