31744 ZIP Code — Doerun, GA

Colquitt County, Georgia

ZIP code 31744 is located in Doerun, Georgia, within Colquitt County. It covers approximately 120.78 square miles and serves a population of 2,981 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31744

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 $109,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $66,377. 33% 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 28 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 smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31744 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,981
population
120.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31744 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31744

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City Status
Doerun Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
31768 Moultrie (8.4 mi) 31784 Sale City (8.8 mi) 31756 Hartsfield (9.3 mi) 31716 Baconton (12 mi) 31791 Sylvester (14.5 mi) 31705 Albany (15.3 mi) 31765 Meigs (15.8 mi) 31789 Sumner (16.4 mi) 31781 Poulan (17.5 mi) 31704 Albany (18 mi) 31771 Norman Park (18.1 mi) 31795 Ty Ty (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,981
Population density 25 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 120.78 sq mi
Water area 1.36 sq mi
Latitude 31.3183
Longitude -83.9289
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 42.4% 59.5% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 24.4% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 19.7% 14.0% 21.2%
Over $200k 3.4% 2.2% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,981
Population
25
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$66,377
Median household income
$35,488
Per capita income
$109,000
Median home value
$691
Median monthly rent
64.9%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
1,021
Housing units
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
38
74
5–9
94
115
10–14
147
82
15–19
106
50
20–24
65
176
25–34
226
275
35–44
351
117
45–54
149
86
55–59
111
107
60–64
137
103
65–74
132
85
75–84
109
7
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1862521.0%
18 and over2,35679.0%
65 and over44514.9%
Median age39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.2%
Black or African American 18.1%
Asian 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Other race 3.7%
Two or more races 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,07967.2%
Black or African American56118.1%
Asian1936.2%
Hispanic or Latino1143.7%
Other race1143.7%
Two or more races210.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native130.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.4% 59.5% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 34.5% 24.4% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 19.7% 14.0% 21.2%
Over $200k 3.4% 2.2% 7.1%
Under $10k 2.4%
$10k–$15k 10.0%
$15k–$25k 11.1%
$25k–$35k 9.3%
$35k–$50k 5.0%
$50k–$75k 20.3%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 24.7%
$150k–$200k 1.0%
$200k+ 2.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.4%
$10k–$15k10.0%
$15k–$25k11.1%
$25k–$35k9.3%
$35k–$50k5.0%
$50k–$75k20.3%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k24.7%
$150k–$200k1.0%
$200k+2.6%
Median income$66,377

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.5%
$50k–$100k 21.2%
$100k–$150k 19.2%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k–$300k 19.1%
$300k–$500k 4.8%
$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$109,000
Median rent / month$691
Owner occupied64.9%
Renter occupied35.1%
Vacant13.2%
Single-family detached58.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes36.3%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.6%
2000–20095.4%
1990–199917.2%
1980–198913.9%
1970–197916.4%
1960–196917.2%
1950–195911.4%
1940–19494.5%
1939 or earlier7.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom2.2%
2 bedrooms24.6%
3 bedrooms45.8%
4 bedrooms23.6%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.5%
1 vehicle23.7%
2 vehicles47.5%
3 or more25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas11.1%
Electricity77.4%
Propane / LP gas10.7%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family62448.9%
Cohabiting couple1148.9%
Male householder, no spouse16813.2%
Female householder, no spouse36928.9%
Households with children under 1841832.8%
Households with seniors (65+)31524.7%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.7%28.3%
Married51.6%47.5%
Separated0.4%6.0%
Widowed2.7%10.5%
Divorced12.6%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 8.4%
HS graduate 38.0%
Some college, no degree 29.2%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 8.2%
Graduate / professional 4.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.8%
Bachelor's or higher12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool121.8%
Kindergarten284.1%
Elementary school32948.7%
High school16824.9%
College / grad school13820.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%
Manufacturing 17.0%
Retail trade 13.2%
Professional & management 12.2%
Finance & real estate 7.4%
Transportation & utilities 5.9%
Construction 5.5%
Information 3.4%
Other services 3.0%
Public administration 2.9%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%
Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.2%
Service10.7%
Sales & office24.6%
Natural resources & construction7.7%
Production & transportation21.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.1%
Government13.4%
Self-employed3.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.3%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit4.5%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.2%
Other means2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)27.8

Poverty

All people 15.5%
Under 18 years 30.7%
18 and over 11.4%
Married-couple families 7.5%
Female-led households 37.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.3%
Retirement income20.9%
Supplemental Security10.0%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP12.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure39.9%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis30.3%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease9.6%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.3%
Binge drinking14.7%
No physical activity30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.6%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health20.2%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health13.5%
No health insurance22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.4%
Visited dentist55.6%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss20.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans23910.1%
Disability%
Any disability17.4%
Under 188.6%
18–64 years15.6%
65 and over37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.8%
Public insurance37.3%
No insurance13.1%
Uninsured under 199.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,91397.7%
Spanish642.2%
Other Indo-European150.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander281.0%
Other languages210.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,76892.9%
Born in same state2,75992.6%
Born in different state2,36979.5%
Foreign born90.3%
Naturalized citizen2137.1%
Not a US citizen18988.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab93731.4%
French1595.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian1173.9%
English100.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.8%
Internet access86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31744

What city is ZIP code 31744 in?

ZIP code 31744 is primarily assigned to Doerun, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31744 in?

ZIP code 31744 falls within Colquitt County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31744?

13% 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 31744?

16% of residents in ZIP code 31744 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31744?

The median home value in ZIP code 31744 is $109,000.

Does ZIP code 31744 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 31744 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 31744 in?

ZIP code 31744 observes the EST timezone.

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