31626 ZIP Code — Boston, GA

Thomas County, Georgia

ZIP code 31626 is located in Boston, Georgia, within Thomas County. It covers approximately 142.01 square miles and serves a population of 3,179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31626

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 $169,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $54,464. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 31626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,179

population

142.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31629 Dixie (7.3 mi) 31757 Thomasville (7.5 mi) 31778 Pavo (12.1 mi) 31643 Quitman (15.2 mi) 31738 Coolidge (15.5 mi) 31792 Thomasville (16.3 mi) 31773 Ochlocknee (19.3 mi) 31638 Morven (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,179
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	275

Geography
Land area	142.01 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	30.7916
Longitude	-83.8068
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	53.8%	52.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,179

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$54,464

Median household income

$30,349

Per capita income

$169,100

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,118

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

101

5–9

108

10–14

15–19

20–24

149

25–34

160

148

35–44

159

203

45–54

220

153

55–59

166

128

60–64

138

154

65–74

167

105

75–84

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	613	19.3%
18 and over	2,566	80.7%
65 and over	708	22.3%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.5%

Black or African American 30.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,088	64.5%
Black or African American	993	30.7%
Two or more races	67	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	58	1.8%
Other race	31	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	52.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$54,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 17.0%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,100
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	28.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	96.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	695	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	35	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	203	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	372	28.5%
Households with children under 18	397	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	523	40.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	24.6%
Married	56.4%	49.7%
Separated	1.2%	4.0%
Widowed	8.7%	15.9%
Divorced	6.7%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	8.1%
Kindergarten	39	7.1%
Elementary school	258	46.7%
High school	83	15.0%
College / grad school	128	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Retail trade 19.6%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Public administration 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Professional & management 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	15.2%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,976	93.6%
Spanish	98	3.3%
Other Indo-European	94	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,049	95.9%
Born in same state	3,021	95.0%
Born in different state	2,262	71.2%
Foreign born	28	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	130	4.1%
Not a US citizen	40	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	371	11.7%
Italian	295	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	286	9%
English	21	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31626

What city is ZIP code 31626 in?

ZIP code 31626 is primarily assigned to Boston, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31626 in?

ZIP code 31626 falls within Thomas County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31626?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31626?

19% of residents in ZIP code 31626 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31626 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 31626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31626?

Health data for ZIP code 31626 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 31626 in?

ZIP code 31626 observes the EST timezone.