31643 ZIP Code — Quitman, GA

Brooks County, Georgia

ZIP code 31643 is located in Quitman, Georgia, within Brooks County. It covers approximately 262.36 square miles and serves a population of 9,808 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31643

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $40,250. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, 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 (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31643 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,808

population

262.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quitman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31629 Dixie (8.3 mi) 31638 Morven (8.9 mi) 31601 Valdosta (12.2 mi) 31602 Valdosta (13.8 mi) 31625 Barney (14.7 mi) 31778 Pavo (15 mi) 31626 Boston (15.2 mi) 31632 Hahira (16.2 mi) 31698 Valdosta (16.4 mi) 32350 Pinetta (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,808
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	262.36 sq mi
Water area	2.16 sq mi
Latitude	30.7920
Longitude	-83.5505
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	65.4%	61.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.6%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,808

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$40,250

Median household income

$24,607

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

30.1%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

3,116

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

301

Under 5

333

203

5–9

225

338

10–14

374

391

15–19

433

159

20–24

175

611

25–34

675

441

35–44

488

591

45–54

653

303

55–59

336

359

60–64

398

620

65–74

686

238

75–84

264

101

85+

112

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,133	21.7%
18 and over	7,675	78.3%
65 and over	2,021	20.6%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51%

Black or African American 44%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,083	51%
Black or African American	4,384	44%
Two or more races	232	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	163	1.6%
Other race	94	0.9%
Asian	9	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	61.0%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	24.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	10.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.6%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.9%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.9%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$40,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	58.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	27.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Electricity	85.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,401	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	48	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	760	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,346	37.9%
Households with children under 18	768	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,361	38.3%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	33.6%
Married	43.5%	37.9%
Separated	1.4%	1.1%
Widowed	5.7%	17.1%
Divorced	13.8%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	268	12.4%
Kindergarten	30	1.4%
Elementary school	908	41.8%
High school	669	30.8%
College / grad school	295	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Retail trade 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Other services 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Construction 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Public administration 4.5%

Professional & management 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 30.1%

Under 18 years 35.6%

18 and over 28.6%

Married-couple families 12.6%

Female-led households 46.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	477	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	20.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,174	93.5%
Spanish	146	1.6%
Other Indo-European	146	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,596	97.8%
Born in same state	9,577	97.6%
Born in different state	6,885	70.2%
Foreign born	19	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	212	2.2%
Not a US citizen	10	4.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	800	8.2%
Arab	749	7.6%
French	590	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	38	0.4%
English	18	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31643

What city is ZIP code 31643 in?

ZIP code 31643 is primarily assigned to Quitman, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31643 in?

ZIP code 31643 falls within Brooks County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31643?

30% of residents in ZIP code 31643 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31643?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 31643 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 31643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31643?

The median home value in ZIP code 31643 is $108,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 31643 in?

ZIP code 31643 observes the EST timezone.