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
$47,325
Median income
$132,300
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 31788 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 333.4 square miles in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia. The area is home to 10,602 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 31788 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31788 sits at $47,325 (33% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,780. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $132,300 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $931 per month, and 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31788 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Colquitt County, so you can benchmark 31788 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 31788

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31788.

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 31788, Moultrie, 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

10,602

Population

333.4

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31788?

37.9

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

21.9%

Foreign-Born

White 52.3%
African American 15.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%

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

$23,780

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31788 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,325 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,489

Total Housing Units

3,777

Occupied Units

712

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$132,300

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$931

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 31788 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 31788 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31788 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 31788 ranks #5 of 5 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
31722 Berlin, GA 494 4.5 mi
31747 Ellenton, GA 281 7.1 mi
31778 Pavo, GA 2,562 9.5 mi
31771 Norman Park, GA 5,666 9.4 mi

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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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