31730 ZIP Code — Camilla, GA

Mitchell County, Georgia

ZIP code 31730 is located in Camilla, Georgia, within Mitchell County. It covers approximately 258.67 square miles and serves a population of 8,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31730

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $48,527. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% 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 sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31730 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.

8,351

population

258.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camilla	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31779 Pelham (7.9 mi) 39870 Newton (11 mi) 31784 Sale City (12.4 mi) 31716 Baconton (13.9 mi) 31765 Meigs (15.1 mi) 39827 Cairo (17.8 mi) 31756 Hartsfield (18.5 mi) 31721 Albany (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,351
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	205

Geography
Land area	258.67 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	31.2120
Longitude	-84.2547
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	60.4%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,351

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$48,527

Median household income

$28,191

Per capita income

$94,500

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

56.7%

Home ownership

32.5%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

2,471

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

266

Under 5

276

255

5–9

264

210

10–14

218

259

15–19

269

245

20–24

253

353

25–34

366

626

35–44

649

529

45–54

547

260

55–59

270

231

60–64

239

573

65–74

594

237

75–84

246

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,819	21.8%
18 and over	6,532	78.2%
65 and over	1,766	21.1%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.7%

White 33.1%

Two or more races 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,660	54.7%
White	2,821	33.1%
Two or more races	460	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	227	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	175	2.1%
Other race	172	2%
Asian	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$48,527

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.3%

$50k–$100k 35.2%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,500
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	56.7%
Renter occupied	43.3%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.1%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.9%
Electricity	76.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,031	30.5%
Cohabiting couple	451	13.4%
Male householder, no spouse	561	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,334	39.5%
Households with children under 18	990	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,141	33.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	40.4%
Married	38.0%	30.3%
Separated	7.6%	1.5%
Widowed	1.5%	9.4%
Divorced	14.4%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	3.4%
Kindergarten	223	11.7%
Elementary school	784	41.1%
High school	367	19.2%
College / grad school	471	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Professional & management 11.5%

Wholesale trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.8%

Public administration 6.1%

Retail trade 3.8%

Other services 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 32.5%

Under 18 years 55.9%

18 and over 25.7%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 63.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	27.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	26.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	437	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,809	93.5%
Spanish	251	3.2%
Other Indo-European	199	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,088	96.9%
Born in same state	8,088	96.9%
Born in different state	6,633	79.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	263	3.1%
Not a US citizen	209	79.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	559	6.7%
French	408	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	375	4.5%
English	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31730

What city is ZIP code 31730 in?

ZIP code 31730 is primarily assigned to Camilla, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31730 in?

ZIP code 31730 falls within Mitchell County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31730?

33% of residents in ZIP code 31730 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31730?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 31730 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 31730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31730?

The median home value in ZIP code 31730 is $94,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 31730 in?

ZIP code 31730 observes the EST timezone.