31793 ZIP Code — Tifton, GA
Tift County, Georgia
ZIP code 31793 is located in Tifton, Georgia, within Tift County. It covers approximately 93.52 square miles and serves a population of 9,370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.
About ZIP code 31793
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $73,070.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,370
population
93.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31793 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31793
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31793. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tifton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31795 Ty Ty (5.3 mi)
31789 Sumner (8.3 mi)
31794 Tifton (8.5 mi)
31733 Chula (8.9 mi)
31775 Omega (10.8 mi)
31790 Sycamore (12.4 mi)
31781 Poulan (13.3 mi)
31749 Enigma (15.7 mi)
31637 Lenox (15.9 mi)
31771 Norman Park (16.2 mi)
31791 Sylvester (16.6 mi)
31714 Ashburn (17.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,370 |
| Population density | 100 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 277 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 93.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.4731 |
| Longitude | -83.5775 |
| 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 | 34.8% | 54.2% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 28.0% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.1% | 15.0% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 2.8% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
9,370
Population
100
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$73,070
Median household income
$34,886
Per capita income
$183,800
Median home value
$686
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
3,205
Housing units
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
230
Under 5
284
250
5–9
307
212
10–14
260
493
15–19
608
395
20–24
486
422
25–34
520
722
35–44
889
445
45–54
547
189
55–59
233
283
60–64
349
324
65–74
398
193
75–84
238
42
85+
51
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,923 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 7,447 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,246 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.3%
Black or African American
9.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.8%
Two or more races
7.1%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,353 | 72.3% |
| Black or African American | 995 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 795 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 718 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 168 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.8% | 54.2% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 28.0% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.1% | 15.0% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.0% | 2.8% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
12.6%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $73,070 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
24.7%
$300k–$500k
16.2%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,800 |
| Median rent / month | $686 |
| Owner occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter occupied | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 15.3% |
| Single-family detached | 70.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 18.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 31.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.0% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.8% |
| Electricity | 81.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,844 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 177 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 194 | 5.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,147 | 34.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,253 | 37.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 902 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 35.1% |
| Married | 58.8% | 42.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
26.5%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Associate's degree
19.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 103 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 98 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 748 | 25.4% |
| High school | 403 | 13.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,593 | 54.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Retail trade
12.5%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Construction
7.7%
Professional & management
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
5.1%
Other services
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.1% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.5% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 3.5% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
8.3%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
5.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 21.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 57.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 456 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 24.4% |
| No insurance | 12.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,856 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 351 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 234 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 57 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,743 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 8,671 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 6,911 | 73.8% |
| Foreign born | 72 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 627 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 188 | 30.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,258 | 34.8% |
| Italian | 731 | 7.8% |
| French | 588 | 6.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 32 | 0.3% |
| German | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31793
What city is ZIP code 31793 in?
ZIP code 31793 is primarily assigned to Tifton, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31793 in?
ZIP code 31793 falls within Tift County, Georgia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31793?
The median home value in ZIP code 31793 is $183,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 31793?
ZIP code 31793 has an estimated population of 9,370 residents, with a density of 100 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 31793?
The median household income in ZIP code 31793 is $73,070, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 31793 in?
ZIP code 31793 observes the EST timezone.