31747 ZIP Code — Ellenton, GA

Colquitt County, Georgia

ZIP code 31747 is located in Ellenton, Georgia, within Colquitt County. It covers approximately 0.70 square miles and serves a population of 232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31747

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $50,192. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31747 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

232

population

0.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellenton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	232
Population density	331 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.70 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.1744
Longitude	-83.5836
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	59.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	13.0%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	14.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

232

Population

331

People per sq mi

27.3

Median age

$50,192

Median household income

$16,516

Per capita income

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

57.4%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	40.1%
18 and over	139	59.9%
65 and over	18	7.8%
Median age	27.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.6%

Asian 13.8%

Black or African American 11.6%

Group	Count	%
White	173	74.6%
Asian	32	13.8%
Black or African American	27	11.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	59.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	13.0%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	14.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 20.6%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	20.6%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$50,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 71.8%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	57.4%
Renter occupied	42.6%
Vacant	22.7%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	30.7%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.4%
Electricity	88.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	29.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	34	50.0%
Households with children under 18	39	57.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	20.6%
Average household size	3.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.7%	19.1%
Married	40.0%	41.5%
Separated	0.0%	5.3%
Widowed	0.0%	3.2%
Divorced	4.3%	30.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 19.2%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	4.4%
Elementary school	58	63.7%
High school	25	27.5%
College / grad school	4	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.6%

Retail trade 18.5%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Public administration 8.7%

Construction 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Professional & management 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.7%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 57.0%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 61.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.5%
Retirement income	5.9%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	26.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.5%
Public insurance	52.2%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	16.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	226	97.4%
Spanish	17	7.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	7.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	200	86.2%
Born in same state	200	86.2%
Born in different state	178	76.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	13.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	85	36.6%
French	54	23.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	8.2%
English	5	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	80.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31747

What city is ZIP code 31747 in?

ZIP code 31747 is primarily assigned to Ellenton, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31747 in?

ZIP code 31747 falls within Colquitt County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31747 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 31747 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31747?

34% of residents in ZIP code 31747 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 31747?

ZIP code 31747 has an estimated population of 232 residents, with a density of 334 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31747?

The median household income in ZIP code 31747 is $50,192, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31747 in?

ZIP code 31747 observes the EST timezone.