Moultrie, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31788
Colquitt County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,602
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,325
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- 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, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31788 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 31788 (Moultrie, GA) fell -9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.1 in 2023 to 209.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31788 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia, home to 10,602 residents across 333.4 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31788 reports a modest median household income of $47,325 (33% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,780. The poverty rate is 25.2%, 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 $132,300 (45% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $931; owner occupancy is 66.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Colquitt County, so 31788 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 31788
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moultrie, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31788.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
16 establishments
- Construction 15
Construction
15 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 31788, 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
10,602
Population
333.4
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31788?
37.9
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
21.9%
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?
$47,325
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$23,780
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31788 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)
$47,325 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
4,489housing units
4,489
Total Housing Units
3,777
Occupied Units
712
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,300
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$931
Median Rent
1992
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
-9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31788 have decreased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 135 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 155 |
| 2022 | +5.0% | 163 |
| 2023 | +41.5% | 230 |
| 2024 | -9.1% | 209 |
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 179 business establishments in ZIP 31788, employing approximately 2,519 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,259,000.
179
Businesses
2,519
Employees
$95.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 38 | 21.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 15 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
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 31788 vs 31722 →
ZIP 31788 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
- 31771
Norman Park (31771)
5,666 residents
- 31778 2,562
Pavo (31778)
2,562 residents
- 31722 494
Berlin (31722)
494 residents
- 31747 281
Ellenton (31747)
281 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31788 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31788 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
- 31771
Norman Park (31771)
$62,978 median income
- 31747
Ellenton (31747)
$56,364 median income
- 31722
Berlin (31722)
$54,167 median income
- 31788
Moultrie (31788)
$47,325 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31788 ranks #5 of 5 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 31788, 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 (10,602 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 31788 in?
ZIP code 31788 (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 31788?
ZIP code 31788 in Moultrie, GA has a population of 10,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31788?
The median household income in ZIP 31788 is $47,325, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31788?
The median home value in ZIP 31788 is $132,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31788?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31788 is White at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31788?
ZIP code 31788 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 2,519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31788?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31788 are: Retail trade (38), Accommodation and food services (23), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31788?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31788 decreased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 31788?
In ZIP code 31788, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 31788?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31788 is 20.4 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 31788?
In ZIP code 31788, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31788?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31788 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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