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Fitzgerald, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31750

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

18,687
26/sq mi
$42,249
Median income
$115,200
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31750 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31750 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 730.0 square miles in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia. The area is home to 18,687 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 31750 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31750 sits at $42,249 (40% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,346. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $115,200 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $699 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31750 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 31750 sits relative to Georgia and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 31750

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31750.

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 31750, Fitzgerald, 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

18,687

Population

730.0

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31750?

39.4

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 35.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$42,249

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$23,346

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31750 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,249 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,692

Total Housing Units

7,605

Occupied Units

1,087

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$115,200

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$699

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+19.2%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31750 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 148
2021 +11.3% 164
2022 +15.7% 190
2023 +0.7% 191
2024 +19.2% 228

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 307 business establishments in ZIP 31750, employing approximately 4,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,215,000.

307

Businesses

4,589

Employees

$206.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 72 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 35 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 30 9.8%
Manufacturing 29 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 26 8.5%
Finance and insurance 23 7.5%
Wholesale trade 18 5.9%
Construction 14 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.3%
Information 7 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Related Areas

Ben Hill County Fitzgerald, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31750 in? ▼
ZIP code 31750 (Fitzgerald) is located in Ben Hill County, Georgia. Ben Hill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ben-hill-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31750? ▼
ZIP code 31750 in Fitzgerald, GA has a population of 18,687 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31750? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31750 is $42,249, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31750? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31750 is $115,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31750? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31750 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31750? ▼
ZIP code 31750 has 307 business establishments employing approximately 4,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31750? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31750 are: Retail trade (72), Other services (except public administration) (35), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31750? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31750 increased by 19.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31750? ▼
In ZIP code 31750, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 31750? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31750 is 17.6 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 31750? ▼
In ZIP code 31750, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31750? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31750 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fitzgerald, GA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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