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Tifton, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31793

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

9,043
35/sq mi
$83,693
Median income
$206,900
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tifton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31793 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31793 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 259.9 square miles in Tifton, Tift County, Georgia. The area is home to 9,043 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 31793 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31793 sits at $83,693 (19% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $38,760. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $206,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $754 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31793 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Tift County, so you can benchmark 31793 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 31793

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31793.

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 31793, Tifton, 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

9,043

Population

259.9

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31793?

35.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 11.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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?

$83,693

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$38,760

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31793 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,693 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,277

Total Housing Units

3,829

Occupied Units

448

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$206,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$754

Median Rent

1995

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

-1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31793 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 132
2021 +7.3% 142
2022 +14.3% 162
2023 +14.1% 185
2024 -1.8% 182

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 219 business establishments in ZIP 31793, employing approximately 3,697 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,916,000.

219

Businesses

3,697

Employees

$165.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 30 13.7%
Retail trade 28 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 22 10.1%
Construction 21 9.6%
Finance and insurance 18 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 8.2%
Wholesale trade 17 7.8%
Manufacturing 12 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 12 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.6%
Information 4 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

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 31793 vs 31795 →

ZIP 31793 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 31793 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 31793 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 31793 ranks the highest of 6 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
31795 Ty Ty, GA 2,010 5.5 mi
31775 Omega, GA 2,979 9.1 mi
31794 Tifton, GA 27,153 8.3 mi
31789 Sumner, GA 1,236 8.9 mi
31733 Chula, GA 1,580 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tift County

31794 standard
Tifton, GA
Pop: 27,153
31795 standard
Ty Ty, GA
Pop: 2,010
31733 standard
Chula, GA
Pop: 1,580

Related Areas

Tift County Tifton, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31793 in? ▼
ZIP code 31793 (Tifton) is located in Tift County, Georgia. Tift County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tift-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31793? ▼
ZIP code 31793 in Tifton, GA has a population of 9,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31793? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31793 is $83,693, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31793? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31793 is $206,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31793? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31793 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31793? ▼
ZIP code 31793 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 3,697 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31793? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31793 are: Accommodation and food services (30), Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31793? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31793 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 31793? ▼
In ZIP code 31793, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 31793? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31793 is 18.9 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 31793? ▼
In ZIP code 31793, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31793? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31793 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tifton, GA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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