Chula, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31733

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

1,580
11/sq mi
$48,903
Median income
$206,900
Median home value
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31733 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31733 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.7 square miles in Chula, Tift County, Georgia. The area is home to 1,580 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 31733 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31733 sits at $48,903 (30% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,124. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $206,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,033 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31733 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Tift County, so you can benchmark 31733 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 31733

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31733.

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 31733, Chula, 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

1,580

Population

147.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31733?

47.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 17.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
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?

$48,903

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$34,124

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31733 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,903 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%

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

What does housing look like?

635

Total Housing Units

537

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$206,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,033

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 31733, employing approximately 212 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,456,000.

25

Businesses

212

Employees

$8.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 20.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 16.0%
Construction 3 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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 31733 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 31733 ranks #3 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 31733 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 31733 ranks #3 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
31790 Sycamore, GA 2,078 6.2 mi
31793 Tifton, GA 9,043 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31733 in?
ZIP code 31733 (Chula) is located in Tift County, Georgia. Tift County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tift-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31733?
ZIP code 31733 in Chula, GA has a population of 1,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31733?
The median household income in ZIP 31733 is $48,903, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31733?
The median home value in ZIP 31733 is $206,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31733?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31733 is White at 66.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31733?
ZIP code 31733 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31733?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31733 are: Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31733?
In ZIP code 31733, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% 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 31733?
In ZIP code 31733, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31733?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31733 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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