Meigs, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31765

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

2,647
12/sq mi
$42,083
Median income
$100,800
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meigs 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
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31765 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31765 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 218.8 square miles in Meigs, Thomas County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,647 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 31765 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31765 sits at $42,083 (40% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $19,126. The poverty rate stands at 25.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $100,800 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31765 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Thomas County, so you can benchmark 31765 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 31765

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31765.

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 31765, Meigs, 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

2,647

Population

218.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31765?

33.8

Median Age

41.2%

Male

58.8%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 22.2%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$42,083

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$19,126

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31765 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,083 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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,076

Total Housing Units

927

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$100,800

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1980

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 31765, employing approximately 132 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,158,000.

25

Businesses

132

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 24.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 12.0%
Wholesale trade 3 12.0%
Retail trade 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 31765 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 31765 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 31765 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 31765 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
31773 Ochlocknee, GA 3,729 8.2 mi
31756 Hartsfield, GA 966 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31765 in?
ZIP code 31765 (Meigs) 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 31765?
ZIP code 31765 in Meigs, GA has a population of 2,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31765?
The median household income in ZIP 31765 is $42,083, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31765?
The median home value in ZIP 31765 is $100,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31765?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31765 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31765?
ZIP code 31765 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 132 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31765?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31765 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31765?
In ZIP code 31765, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 31765?
In ZIP code 31765, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31765?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31765 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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