31712 ZIP Code — Arabi, GA

Crisp County, Georgia

ZIP code 31712 is located in Arabi, Georgia, within Crisp County. It covers approximately 67.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31712

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $40,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,016. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 31712 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,320

population

67.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arabi	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31015 Cordele (7.9 mi) 31714 Ashburn (9.1 mi) 31796 Warwick (10.3 mi) 31072 Pitts (13.3 mi) 31772 Oakfield (15.2 mi) 31790 Sycamore (15.8 mi) 31743 De Soto (16.6 mi) 31735 Cobb (16.8 mi) 31783 Rebecca (16.9 mi) 31079 Rochelle (17.8 mi) 31092 Vienna (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,320
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	67.12 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	31.8325
Longitude	-83.7330
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	51.9%	60.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	22.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	12.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,320

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$78,016

Median household income

$29,572

Per capita income

$40,600

Median home value

$793

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

495

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

123

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

149

45–54

149

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	289	21.9%
18 and over	1,031	78.1%
65 and over	235	17.8%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.1%

Asian 6%

Black or African American 5.2%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,126	85.1%
Asian	80	6%
Black or African American	69	5.2%
Two or more races	45	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	60.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	22.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	12.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.5%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	24.0%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$78,016

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.4%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 0.3%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$40,600
Median rent / month	$793
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	43.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	28.9%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	59.4%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	126	31.2%
Female householder, no spouse	58	14.4%
Households with children under 18	199	49.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	45.3%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	9.3%
Married	57.9%	54.5%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	12.0%	6.3%
Divorced	9.7%	29.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 58.6%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 0.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	66	46.5%
High school	64	45.1%
College / grad school	11	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.2%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Public administration 11.6%

Professional & management 7.7%

Construction 7.2%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Education & healthcare 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.6%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	44.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 55.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.0%
Under 18	59.9%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	62.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.3%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,314	99.5%
Spanish	12	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,271	96.3%
Born in same state	1,258	95.3%
Born in different state	841	63.7%
Foreign born	13	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	3.7%
Not a US citizen	34	69.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	400	30.3%
Italian	77	5.8%
French	68	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.5%
German	2	0.2%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31712

What city is ZIP code 31712 in?

ZIP code 31712 is primarily assigned to Arabi, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31712 in?

ZIP code 31712 falls within Crisp County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31712 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 31712 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31712?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 31712 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 31712 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31712?

The median home value in ZIP code 31712 is $40,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 31712 in?

ZIP code 31712 observes the EST timezone.