31072 ZIP Code — Pitts, GA

Wilcox County, Georgia

ZIP code 31072 is located in Pitts, Georgia, within Wilcox County. It covers approximately 71.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31072

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 $98,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,713. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31072 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,204

population

71.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pitts	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31079 Rochelle (5.1 mi) 31071 Pineview (11.1 mi) 31783 Rebecca (13.2 mi) 31712 Arabi (13.3 mi) 31015 Cordele (14 mi) 31001 Abbeville (14.3 mi) 31092 Vienna (17.9 mi) 31714 Ashburn (18 mi) 31790 Sycamore (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,204
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	315

Geography
Land area	71.76 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	31.9417
Longitude	-83.5463
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	40.1%	58.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	28.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	11.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,204

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$61,713

Median household income

$25,904

Per capita income

$98,200

Median home value

$621

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

557

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	238	19.8%
18 and over	966	80.2%
65 and over	322	26.7%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Black or African American 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,077	88.1%
Black or African American	90	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.6%
Other race	19	1.6%
Two or more races	18	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	58.5%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	28.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	11.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$61,713

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.8%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,200
Median rent / month	$621
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	36.1%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	89.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	242	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	30	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	28	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	94	23.9%
Households with children under 18	142	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	39.8%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.2%	13.8%
Married	52.6%	47.4%
Separated	1.2%	8.4%
Widowed	2.2%	21.6%
Divorced	8.8%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	7.0%
Kindergarten	21	10.5%
Elementary school	83	41.5%
High school	55	27.5%
College / grad school	27	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 29.0%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Retail trade 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Professional & management 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	38.0%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 3.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,131	93.9%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,198	99.5%
Born in same state	1,196	99.3%
Born in different state	980	81.4%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	265	22%
French	75	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	1.2%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31072

What city is ZIP code 31072 in?

ZIP code 31072 is primarily assigned to Pitts, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31072 in?

ZIP code 31072 falls within Wilcox County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31072 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 31072 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 31072 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 31072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31072?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 31072 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 31072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 31072 in?

ZIP code 31072 observes the EST timezone.