31773 ZIP Code — Ochlocknee, GA

Thomas County, Georgia

ZIP code 31773 is located in Ochlocknee, Georgia, within Thomas County. It covers approximately 85.59 square miles and serves a population of 4,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31773

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 $192,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,286. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 31773 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,181

population

85.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31773 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31773

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31773. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ochlocknee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39827 Cairo (7.9 mi) 31765 Meigs (10.4 mi) 31792 Thomasville (10.9 mi) 31757 Thomasville (11.8 mi) 31738 Coolidge (12.1 mi) 31779 Pelham (13.2 mi) 39828 Cairo (14.1 mi) 39897 Whigham (15.9 mi) 31756 Hartsfield (17.2 mi) 31626 Boston (19.3 mi) 31784 Sale City (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,181
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	275

Geography
Land area	85.59 sq mi
Water area	1.19 sq mi
Latitude	30.9586
Longitude	-84.0677
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	44.7%	52.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,181

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$69,286

Median household income

$32,493

Per capita income

$192,200

Median home value

$926

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,624

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

5–9

210

10–14

168

15–19

150

20–24

121

139

25–34

111

294

35–44

236

287

45–54

231

224

55–59

179

284

60–64

227

259

65–74

208

174

75–84

139

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	805	19.3%
18 and over	3,376	80.7%
65 and over	844	20.2%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Black or African American 17.7%

Two or more races 6.9%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,121	74.5%
Black or African American	742	17.7%
Two or more races	289	6.9%
Asian	24	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	52.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$69,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 23.1%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,200
Median rent / month	$926
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	56.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	37.0%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	89.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	921	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	146	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	324	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	335	19.4%
Households with children under 18	466	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	611	35.4%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	10.6%
Married	50.9%	57.3%
Separated	6.6%	2.3%
Widowed	1.6%	15.5%
Divorced	12.1%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	9.4%
Kindergarten	10	1.2%
Elementary school	430	49.7%
High school	94	10.9%
College / grad school	251	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Construction 11.8%

Public administration 9.0%

Retail trade 8.8%

Other services 7.4%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Professional & management 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 21.1%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 15.3%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	509	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	14.8%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,979	95.2%
Spanish	30	0.8%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,166	99.6%
Born in same state	4,153	99.3%
Born in different state	2,938	70.3%
Foreign born	13	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.4%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	367	8.8%
French	284	6.8%
Arab	188	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	1%
Polish	32	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31773

What city is ZIP code 31773 in?

ZIP code 31773 is primarily assigned to Ochlocknee, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31773 in?

ZIP code 31773 falls within Thomas County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31773?

16% of residents in ZIP code 31773 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31773 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 31773 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31773?

The median home value in ZIP code 31773 is $192,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 31773?

ZIP code 31773 has an estimated population of 4,181 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31773 in?

ZIP code 31773 observes the EST timezone.