31733 ZIP Code — Chula, GA

Tift County, Georgia

ZIP code 31733 is located in Chula, Georgia, within Tift County. It covers approximately 53.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31733

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 31733 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,339

population

53.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chula	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31790 Sycamore (5.7 mi) 31793 Tifton (8.9 mi) 31794 Tifton (10.9 mi) 31795 Ty Ty (12.6 mi) 31783 Rebecca (12.8 mi) 31714 Ashburn (13.2 mi) 31774 Ocilla (13.8 mi) 31789 Sumner (14.6 mi) 31781 Poulan (16.8 mi) 31749 Enigma (18.3 mi) 31775 Omega (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,339
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	277

Geography
Land area	53.95 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	31.5871
Longitude	-83.5086
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	54.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	28.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	15.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	11.2%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,339

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$40,176

Per capita income

$140,000

Median home value

$853

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

590

Housing units

24.3%

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	379	28.3%
18 and over	960	71.7%
65 and over	290	21.7%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.2%

Black or African American 16.5%

Two or more races 14.3%

Group	Count	%
White	927	69.2%
Black or African American	221	16.5%
Two or more races	191	14.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	54.2%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	28.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	15.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	11.2%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 16.0%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	16.0%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	3.1%
$150k–$200k	15.1%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,000
Median rent / month	$853
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	26.7%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	71.7%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	89.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	37	6.7%
Female householder, no spouse	135	24.3%
Households with children under 18	126	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	36.0%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	12.3%
Married	75.8%	66.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	13.6%
Divorced	6.2%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 17.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	20.9%
Kindergarten	21	7.2%
Elementary school	147	50.3%
High school	37	12.7%
College / grad school	26	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Retail trade 20.3%

Public administration 17.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Other services 5.3%

Professional & management 1.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.7%
Government	30.3%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	10.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	16.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,213	90.6%
Spanish	17	1.4%
Other Indo-European	17	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,339	100.0%
Born in same state	1,339	100.0%
Born in different state	1,113	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	478	35.7%
Italian	239	17.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	115	8.6%
English	17	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31733

What city is ZIP code 31733 in?

ZIP code 31733 is primarily assigned to Chula, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31733 in?

ZIP code 31733 falls within Tift County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31733 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 31733 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31733 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 31733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31733?

The median home value in ZIP code 31733 is $140,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 31733?

ZIP code 31733 has an estimated population of 1,339 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31733 in?

ZIP code 31733 observes the EST timezone.