31743 ZIP Code — De Soto, GA

Sumter County, Georgia

ZIP code 31743 is located in De Soto, Georgia, within Sumter County. It covers approximately 64.57 square miles and serves a population of 488 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31743

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,286. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 70% 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 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 diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31743 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

488

population

64.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
De Soto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31735 Cobb (4.6 mi) 31709 Americus (9.9 mi) 31772 Oakfield (12.1 mi) 31015 Cordele (12.6 mi) 31787 Smithville (13.1 mi) 31796 Warwick (13.5 mi) 31763 Leesburg (14.4 mi) 31712 Arabi (16.6 mi) 31092 Vienna (17.2 mi) 31007 Byromville (18.6 mi) 31711 Andersonville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	488
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	261

Geography
Land area	64.57 sq mi
Water area	2.61 sq mi
Latitude	31.9152
Longitude	-83.9980
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	20.2%	59.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	79.8%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

488

Population

People per sq mi

22.3

Median age

$38,286

Median household income

$11,456

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

27.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

106

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	174	35.7%
18 and over	314	64.3%
65 and over	121	24.8%
Median age	22.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 82.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 6.2%

White 4.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	431	82.9%
Hispanic or Latino	32	6.2%
Other race	32	6.2%
White	23	4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.2%	59.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	79.8%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 48.0%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	48.0%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$38,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.6%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 45.7%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	55.8%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	4.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	2.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	64.7%
3 or more	4.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	58.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	69.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	31	30.4%
Households with children under 18	75	73.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	53.9%
Average household size	4.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	68.2%	30.6%
Married	31.8%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.1%
Divorced	0.0%	0.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	19.5%
High school	151	75.5%
College / grad school	10	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 55.6%

Professional & management 14.3%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Retail trade 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Information 2.4%

Construction 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	52.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	0.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	25.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	11.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 27.7%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 92.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.6%
Retirement income	7.8%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.9%
Public insurance	77.9%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	480	98.4%
Spanish	8	1.7%
Other Indo-European	8	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	478	98.0%
Born in same state	462	94.7%
Born in different state	449	92.0%
Foreign born	16	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	10	2.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.9%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31743

What city is ZIP code 31743 in?

ZIP code 31743 is primarily assigned to De Soto, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31743 in?

ZIP code 31743 falls within Sumter County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31743 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 31743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 31743 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 31743 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31743?

28% of residents in ZIP code 31743 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31743?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 31743 in?

ZIP code 31743 observes the EST timezone.