Moultrie, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31768

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

23,617
60/sq mi: $46,858
Median income: $143,800
Median home value: 17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moultrie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 24th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 60
people per sq mi: 56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31768 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31768 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 392.3 square miles in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia. The area is home to 23,617 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 31768 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31768 sits at $46,858 (33% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,830. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $143,800 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $773 per month, and 56.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31768 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Colquitt County, so you can benchmark 31768 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 31768

Retail trade

128
Health care and social assistance

84
Other services (except public administration)

66
Construction

59
Professional, scientific, and technical services

50

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, 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 31768, Moultrie, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

23,617

Population

392.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31768?

37.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 51.0%

African American 32.3%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$46,858

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$28,830

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31768 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,858 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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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 54.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,006

Total Housing Units

8,528

Occupied Units

1,478

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.4%

Renter 43.6%

$143,800

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$773

Median Rent

1980

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31768 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.9%	156
2021	+5.0%	164
2022	+20.3%	197
2023	+5.1%	207
2024	+6.3%	220

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 615 business establishments in ZIP 31768, employing approximately 8,735 people with a combined annual payroll of $401,190,000.

615

Businesses

8,735

Employees

$401.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	128	20.8%
Health care and social assistance	84	13.7%
Other services (except public administration)	66	10.7%
Construction	59	9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	50	8.1%
Finance and insurance	47	7.6%
Accommodation and food services	43	7.0%
Wholesale trade	32	5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing	29	4.7%
Manufacturing	20	3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	17	2.8%
Transportation and warehousing	11	1.8%
Information	7	1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	6	1.0%
Educational services	6	1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	5	0.8%
Utilities	3	0.5%

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 31768 vs 31756 →

31768

23,617
31744

3,202
31756

966

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31768 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

31756

$77,375
31744

$60,000
31768

$46,858

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31768 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
31756	Hartsfield, GA	966	7.3 mi
31744	Doerun, GA	3,202	10.8 mi

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Colquitt County Moultrie, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31768 in? ▼

ZIP code 31768 (Moultrie) is located in Colquitt County, Georgia. Colquitt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colquitt-ga.

What is the population of ZIP code 31768? ▼

ZIP code 31768 in Moultrie, GA has a population of 23,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 31768? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 31768 is $46,858, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 31768? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 31768 is $143,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31768? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 31768 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 31768? ▼

ZIP code 31768 has 615 business establishments employing approximately 8,735 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 31768? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31768 are: Retail trade (128), Health care and social assistance (84), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 31768? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31768 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 31768? ▼

In ZIP code 31768, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 31768? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31768 is 18.6 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 31768? ▼

In ZIP code 31768, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31768? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 31768 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.