31757 ZIP Code — Thomasville, GA

Thomas County, Georgia

ZIP code 31757 is located in Thomasville, Georgia, within Thomas County. It covers approximately 84.53 square miles and serves a population of 11,577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31757

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 $193,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,653. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 31757 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,577

population

84.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31757 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31757

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31757. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thomasville	Acceptable
Thomasville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31626 Boston (7.5 mi) 31792 Thomasville (10.8 mi) 31738 Coolidge (10.9 mi) 31773 Ochlocknee (11.8 mi) 31778 Pavo (12.9 mi) 31629 Dixie (14.5 mi) 39827 Cairo (18.7 mi) 31765 Meigs (18.8 mi) 39828 Cairo (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,577
Population density	137 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	275

Geography
Land area	84.53 sq mi
Water area	1.50 sq mi
Latitude	30.8552
Longitude	-83.9097
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	41.1%	52.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,577

Population

137

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$74,653

Median household income

$32,213

Per capita income

$193,900

Median home value

$1,095

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

3,821

Housing units

30.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

304

Under 5

339

442

5–9

494

422

10–14

471

366

15–19

408

203

20–24

226

640

25–34

715

892

35–44

995

603

45–54

674

360

55–59

402

380

60–64

425

506

65–74

564

278

75–84

311

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,935	25.4%
18 and over	8,642	74.6%
65 and over	1,816	15.7%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70%

Black or African American 19.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 1.7%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	8,453	70%
Black or African American	2,386	19.8%
Hispanic or Latino	494	4.1%
Two or more races	335	2.8%
Asian	202	1.7%
Other race	201	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	52.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	26.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	17.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$74,653

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,900
Median rent / month	$1,095
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	24.8%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	47.4%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	95.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,439	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	260	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	500	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	956	23.0%
Households with children under 18	1,506	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,096	26.4%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	28.0%
Married	61.2%	53.6%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%
Widowed	2.6%	6.7%
Divorced	12.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 28.6%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	190	6.7%
Kindergarten	189	6.6%
Elementary school	1,474	51.8%
High school	596	21.0%
College / grad school	394	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Retail trade 11.9%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Construction 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Professional & management 7.7%

Public administration 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Other services 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 36.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.4%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	588	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,934	94.4%
Spanish	73	0.7%
Other Indo-European	73	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,197	96.7%
Born in same state	11,155	96.4%
Born in different state	8,053	69.6%
Foreign born	42	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	380	3.3%
Not a US citizen	306	80.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,169	10.1%
Arab	965	8.3%
Italian	839	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	34	0.3%
Polish	25	0.2%
English	19	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31757

What city is ZIP code 31757 in?

ZIP code 31757 is primarily assigned to Thomasville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31757 in?

ZIP code 31757 falls within Thomas County, Georgia.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31757?

The median home value in ZIP code 31757 is $193,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 31757?

ZIP code 31757 has an estimated population of 11,577 residents, with a density of 137 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31757?

The median household income in ZIP code 31757 is $74,653, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31757 in?

ZIP code 31757 observes the EST timezone.