31772 ZIP Code — Oakfield, GA

Worth County, Georgia

ZIP code 31772 is located in Oakfield, Georgia, within Worth County. It covers approximately 54.20 square miles and serves a population of 482 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31772

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,000.

Median household income is $51,467. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31772 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

482

population

54.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oakfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31796 Warwick (5.4 mi) 31763 Leesburg (9.6 mi) 31743 De Soto (12.1 mi) 31704 Albany (14.4 mi) 31712 Arabi (15.2 mi) 31701 Albany (15.5 mi) 31705 Albany (16 mi) 31735 Cobb (16.1 mi) 31791 Sylvester (16.9 mi) 31714 Ashburn (17 mi) 31015 Cordele (17.2 mi) 31781 Poulan (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	482
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	321

Geography
Land area	54.20 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	31.7423
Longitude	-83.9686
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	52.6%	49.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	33.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	14.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

482

Population

People per sq mi

57.7

Median age

$51,467

Median household income

$30,696

Per capita income

$172,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	3.1%
18 and over	467	96.9%
65 and over	172	35.7%
Median age	57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79%

Black or African American 21%

Group	Count	%
White	381	79%
Black or African American	101	21%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	49.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	33.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	14.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 21.9%

$50k–$75k 34.9%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	21.9%
$50k–$75k	34.9%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
Median income	$51,467

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 35.3%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	44.7%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.4%
2 vehicles	58.1%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	97.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	156	72.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	30	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	15	7.0%
Households with children under 18	11	5.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	61.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	6.3%
Married	59.5%	79.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	0.0%
Divorced	19.8%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 66.1%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	13	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.9%

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Other services 17.7%

Retail trade 14.7%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Construction 3.0%

Professional & management 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	1.9%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	45.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	10.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.5

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.4%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	10.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	467	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	482	100.0%
Born in same state	482	100.0%
Born in different state	349	72.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	185	38.4%
French	38	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31772

What city is ZIP code 31772 in?

ZIP code 31772 is primarily assigned to Oakfield, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31772 in?

ZIP code 31772 falls within Worth County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31772 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 31772 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 31772 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 31772 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31772?

Health data for ZIP code 31772 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31772?

The median home value in ZIP code 31772 is $172,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31772 in?

ZIP code 31772 observes the EST timezone.