31063 ZIP Code — Montezuma, GA

Macon County, Georgia

ZIP code 31063 is located in Montezuma, Georgia, within Macon County. It covers approximately 112.06 square miles and serves a population of 4,484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 478.

About ZIP code 31063

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The gap between median ($48,184) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31063 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,484

population

112.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31063 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31063

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31063. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montezuma	Acceptable
Montezuma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31007 Byromville (8.4 mi) 31057 Marshallville (9.9 mi) 31068 Oglethorpe (10.5 mi) 31070 Pinehurst (11.8 mi) 31711 Andersonville (12.4 mi) 31025 Elko (12.6 mi) 31091 Unadilla (14 mi) 31041 Ideal (14.4 mi) 31069 Perry (16.5 mi) 31092 Vienna (16.7 mi) 31030 Fort Valley (19.4 mi) 31076 Reynolds (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,484
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	112.06 sq mi
Water area	1.24 sq mi
Latitude	32.2969
Longitude	-83.9473
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	478

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	67.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	18.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,484

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$48,184

Median household income

$29,303

Per capita income

$87,800

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

64.9%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,634

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

115

116

5–9

114

219

10–14

217

15–19

174

20–24

172

252

25–34

250

276

35–44

272

299

45–54

296

178

55–59

176

60–64

174

274

65–74

270

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	987	22.0%
18 and over	3,497	78.0%
65 and over	746	16.6%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.8%

White 28.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 4.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,762	58.8%
White	1,328	28.2%
Hispanic or Latino	217	4.6%
Other race	199	4.2%
Two or more races	100	2.1%
Asian	95	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	67.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	18.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$48,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 45.7%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,800
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	64.9%
Renter occupied	35.1%
Vacant	22.4%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	24.6%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.7%
Electricity	64.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	613	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	81	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	318	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	731	41.9%
Households with children under 18	456	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	527	30.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.9%	39.5%
Married	36.1%	34.9%
Separated	2.3%	5.8%
Widowed	2.3%	9.0%
Divorced	8.4%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.1%
Kindergarten	72	6.3%
Elementary school	605	53.2%
High school	133	11.7%
College / grad school	314	27.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Retail trade 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Construction 4.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Professional & management 2.2%

Other services 2.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	25.2%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	29.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 12.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	27.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	45.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	26.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	233	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	28.6%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,252	94.8%
Spanish	34	0.8%
Other Indo-European	34	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,339	96.8%
Born in same state	4,339	96.8%
Born in different state	3,859	86.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	145	3.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	216	4.8%
French	189	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	0.5%
English	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	80.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31063

What city is ZIP code 31063 in?

ZIP code 31063 is primarily assigned to Montezuma, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31063 in?

ZIP code 31063 falls within Dooly County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31063?

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 31063?

15% of residents in ZIP code 31063 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31063 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 31063 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31063?

The median home value in ZIP code 31063 is $87,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 31063 in?

ZIP code 31063 observes the EST timezone.