Ochlocknee, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31773

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

3,729
17/sq mi
$80,125
Median income
$196,300
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31773 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31773 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 219.4 square miles in Ochlocknee, Thomas County, Georgia. The area is home to 3,729 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 31773 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31773 sits at $80,125 (14% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,146. The poverty rate stands at 16.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $196,300 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $917 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31773 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Thomas County, so you can benchmark 31773 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 31773

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31773.

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 31773, Ochlocknee, 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

3,729

Population

219.4

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31773?

44.4

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 13.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$80,125

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$34,146

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31773 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,125 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,000

Total Housing Units

1,710

Occupied Units

290

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$196,300

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$917

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 31773, employing approximately 345 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,194,000.

36

Businesses

345

Employees

$20.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 16.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 16.7%
Retail trade 3 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.3%

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 31773 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 31773 ranks #3 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 31773 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 31773 ranks the highest of 4 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
31765 Meigs, GA 2,647 8.2 mi
31757 Thomasville, GA 10,451 11.3 mi
31779 Pelham, GA 9,927 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31773 in?
ZIP code 31773 (Ochlocknee) 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 31773?
ZIP code 31773 in Ochlocknee, GA has a population of 3,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31773?
The median household income in ZIP 31773 is $80,125, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31773?
The median home value in ZIP 31773 is $196,300, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31773 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31773?
ZIP code 31773 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31773?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31773 are: Construction (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31773?
In ZIP code 31773, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 31773?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31773 is 24.1 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 31773?
In ZIP code 31773, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31773?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31773 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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