31778 ZIP Code — Pavo, GA

Thomas County, Georgia

ZIP code 31778 is located in Pavo, Georgia, within Thomas County. It covers approximately 110.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,603 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31778

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,439. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31778 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,603

population

110.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31778 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31778

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31778. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pavo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31738 Coolidge (9.7 mi) 31626 Boston (12.1 mi) 31788 Moultrie (12.1 mi) 31625 Barney (12.3 mi) 31638 Morven (12.7 mi) 31629 Dixie (12.7 mi) 31757 Thomasville (12.9 mi) 31643 Quitman (15 mi) 31768 Moultrie (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,603
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	275

Geography
Land area	110.46 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	30.9507
Longitude	-83.7232
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	53.3%	52.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,603

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$61,439

Median household income

$32,556

Per capita income

$96,500

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

1,016

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

104

15–19

103

20–24

117

25–34

116

162

35–44

160

264

45–54

263

111

55–59

111

60–64

170

65–74

169

107

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	451	17.3%
18 and over	2,152	82.7%
65 and over	567	21.8%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Black or African American 14%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,972	74.1%
Black or African American	374	14%
Two or more races	214	8%
Hispanic or Latino	59	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	52.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$61,439

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 33.5%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,500
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	91.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	541	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	130	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	216	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	195	18.0%
Households with children under 18	298	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	380	35.1%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	27.9%
Married	54.4%	44.5%
Separated	2.4%	3.8%
Widowed	1.5%	8.3%
Divorced	16.3%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.4%
Kindergarten	14	2.5%
Elementary school	243	43.8%
High school	150	27.0%
College / grad school	129	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.2%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Construction 12.5%

Other services 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.8%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	22.6%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.3%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,565	98.5%
Spanish	17	0.7%
Other Indo-European	17	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,560	98.3%
Born in same state	2,560	98.3%
Born in different state	1,767	67.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	1.7%
Not a US citizen	43	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	325	12.5%
Italian	243	9.3%
French	202	7.8%
Irish	26	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	0.3%
German	7	0.3%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31778

What city is ZIP code 31778 in?

ZIP code 31778 is primarily assigned to Pavo, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31778 in?

ZIP code 31778 falls within Brooks County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31778?

14% 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 31778?

16% of residents in ZIP code 31778 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31778 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 31778 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31778?

The median home value in ZIP code 31778 is $96,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 31778 in?

ZIP code 31778 observes the EST timezone.