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Thomasville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31757

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

10,451
47/sq mi
$79,593
Median income
$224,500
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thomasville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31757 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31757 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 220.5 square miles in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia. The area is home to 10,451 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 31757 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31757 sits at $79,593 (13% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,934. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $224,500 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31757 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Thomas County, so you can benchmark 31757 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 31757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31757.

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 31757, Thomasville, 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

10,451

Population

220.5

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31757?

38.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.6%
African American 20.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$79,593

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$35,934

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31757 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,593 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,003

Total Housing Units

4,468

Occupied Units

535

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$224,500

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,122

Median Rent

1996

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

+20.4%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31757 have increased 20.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 146
2021 +8.8% 159
2022 +14.4% 181
2023 +3.6% 188
2024 +20.4% 226

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 226 business establishments in ZIP 31757, employing approximately 3,035 people with a combined annual payroll of $230,501,000.

226

Businesses

3,035

Employees

$230.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 43 19.0%
Other services (except public administration) 39 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 23 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 23 10.2%
Construction 22 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 6.6%
Finance and insurance 13 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.1%
Wholesale trade 6 2.6%
Manufacturing 5 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.3%

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 31757 vs 31738 →

ZIP 31757 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 31757 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 31757 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 31757 ranks #2 of 5 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
31738 Coolidge, GA 2,102 9.6 mi
31626 Boston, GA 3,463 8.9 mi
31792 Thomasville, GA 23,835 11.2 mi
31773 Ochlocknee, GA 3,729 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Thomas County

31792 standard
Thomasville, GA
Pop: 23,835
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
31738 standard
Coolidge, GA
Pop: 2,102

Related Areas

Thomas County Thomasville, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31757 in? ▼
ZIP code 31757 (Thomasville) 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 31757? ▼
ZIP code 31757 in Thomasville, GA has a population of 10,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31757? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31757 is $79,593, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31757? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31757 is $224,500, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31757? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31757 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31757? ▼
ZIP code 31757 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 3,035 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31757? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31757 are: Retail trade (43), Other services (except public administration) (39), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31757? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31757 increased by 20.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 31757? ▼
In ZIP code 31757, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 31757? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31757 is 22.5 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 31757? ▼
In ZIP code 31757, 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 31757? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31757 is 13.4% 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 Thomasville, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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