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 Moderate-density area
- $80,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ochlocknee pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd 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 covers 219.4 square miles in Ochlocknee, Thomas County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,729 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31773 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,125 (14% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,146. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $196,300 (18% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $917; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Thomas County, so 31773 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 31773
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ochlocknee, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31773.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 31773, Ochlocknee, 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
3,729
Population
219.4
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31773?
44.4
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$80,125
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$34,146
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31773 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Ochlocknee, 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)
$80,125 Top 28% higher than 72% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,000housing units
2,000
Total Housing Units
1,710
Occupied Units
290
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,300
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 31757
Thomasville (31757)
10,451 residents
- 31779
Pelham (31779)
9,927 residents
- 31773 3,729
Ochlocknee (31773)
3,729 residents
- 31765 2,647
Meigs (31765)
2,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31773 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31773 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31773
Ochlocknee (31773)
$80,125 median income
- 31757
Thomasville (31757)
$79,593 median income
- 31779
Pelham (31779)
$47,530 median income
- 31765
Meigs (31765)
$42,083 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31773, 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 (3,729 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 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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