Pavo, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31778
Thomas County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,562
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $74,593
- Median income Near-median income area
- $109,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pavo pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31778 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31778 covers 275.5 square miles in Pavo, Thomas County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,562 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31778 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,593 (6% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,778. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,900 (54% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $856; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Thomas County, so 31778 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 31778
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pavo, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31778.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 31778, Pavo, 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
2,562
Population
275.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31778?
39.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$74,593
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$29,778
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31778 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Pavo, 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)
$74,593 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
1,093housing units
1,093
Total Housing Units
996
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,900
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$856
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 31778, employing approximately 166 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,407,000.
31
Businesses
166
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.7% |
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 31778 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31788
Moultrie (31788)
10,602 residents
- 31778 2,562
Pavo (31778)
2,562 residents
- 31722 494
Berlin (31722)
494 residents
- 31720 455
Barwick (31720)
455 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31778 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31778 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31778
Pavo (31778)
$74,593 median income
- 31722
Berlin (31722)
$54,167 median income
- 31788
Moultrie (31788)
$47,325 median income
- 31720 $29,821
Barwick (31720)
$29,821 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31778 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 31778, 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 (2,562 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 31778 in?
ZIP code 31778 (Pavo) 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 31778?
ZIP code 31778 in Pavo, GA has a population of 2,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31778?
The median household income in ZIP 31778 is $74,593, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31778?
The median home value in ZIP 31778 is $109,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31778?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31778 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31778?
ZIP code 31778 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31778?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31778 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31778?
In ZIP code 31778, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 31778?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31778 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31778?
In ZIP code 31778, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31778?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31778 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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