Moultrie, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31768
Colquitt County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,617
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,858
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31768 (Moultrie, GA) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.1 in 2023 to 220.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31768 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, with 23,617 residents across 392.3 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31768 reports a modest median household income of $46,858 (33% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,830. The poverty rate is 23.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,800 (40% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $773; owner occupancy is 56.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Colquitt County, so 31768 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31768
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moultrie, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31768.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 50
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31768, Moultrie, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,617
Population
392.3
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31768?
37.4
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
8.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$28,830
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31768 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Moultrie, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,858 14th percentile higher than 14% of 677 Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,006housing units
10,006
Total Housing Units
8,528
Occupied Units
1,478
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,800
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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
17
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 →
ZIP 31768 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31768
Moultrie (31768)
23,617 residents
- 31744 3,202
Doerun (31744)
3,202 residents
- 31756 966
Hartsfield (31756)
966 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31768 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31768 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31756
Hartsfield (31756)
$77,375 median income
- 31744
Doerun (31744)
$60,000 median income
- 31768
Moultrie (31768)
$46,858 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31768, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,617 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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