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 Moderate-density area
- $50,460
- Median income Below-median income area
- $202,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31792 (Thomasville, GA) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.8 in 2023 to 263.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,636. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $202,900 (16% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $1,065; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Thomas County, so 31792 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 31792
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thomasville, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31792.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
170 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
127 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 67
Other services (except public administration)
67 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 31792?
39.3
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$50,460
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$34,636
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
17.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31792 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Thomasville, 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)
$50,460 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
11,167housing units
11,167
Total Housing Units
9,707
Occupied Units
1,460
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,900
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31792, 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 (23,835 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 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.
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