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Thomasville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31792

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

23,835
44/sq mi
$50,460
Median income
$202,900
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thomasville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31792 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31792 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, with 23,835 residents across 546.7 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31792 reports a modest median household income of $50,460 (28% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $34,636. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Median home value sits at $202,900 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,065 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Thomas County, so you can benchmark 31792 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 31792

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thomasville, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31792.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31792, Thomasville, 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

23,835

Population

546.7

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31792?

39.3

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 47.1%
African American 46.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$50,460

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$34,636

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31792 ranks nationally

Thomasville, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,460 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,167

Total Housing Units

9,707

Occupied Units

1,460

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.4%
Renter 44.6%

$202,900

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,065

Median Rent

1980

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31792 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 171
2021 +8.7% 185
2022 +19.8% 222
2023 +11.9% 249
2024 +6.0% 264

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 860 business establishments in ZIP 31792, employing approximately 14,789 people with a combined annual payroll of $745,264,000.

860

Businesses

14,789

Employees

$745.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 170 19.8%
Health care and social assistance 127 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 79 9.2%
Finance and insurance 68 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 67 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 6.4%
Manufacturing 44 5.1%
Wholesale trade 44 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 5.1%
Construction 40 4.7%
Information 19 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 14 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.8%
Educational services 4 0.5%

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 31792 vs 31757 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
31757 Thomasville, GA 10,451 11.2 mi

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31626 standard
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Pop: 3,463
31765 standard
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31778 standard
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Pop: 2,562
31738 standard
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Pop: 2,102

Related Areas

Thomas County Thomasville, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31792 in? ▼
ZIP code 31792 (Thomasville) 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 31792? ▼
ZIP code 31792 in Thomasville, GA has a population of 23,835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31792? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31792 is $50,460, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31792? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31792 is $202,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31792? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31792 is White at 47.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31792? ▼
ZIP code 31792 has 860 business establishments employing approximately 14,789 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31792? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31792 are: Retail trade (170), Health care and social assistance (127), Accommodation and food services (79). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31792? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31792 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 31792? ▼
In ZIP code 31792, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 31792? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31792 is 17.3 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 31792? ▼
In ZIP code 31792, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31792? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31792 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.