| ZIP Code | 31738 |
|---|---|
| City | Coolidge |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Thomas County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 229 ft |
| Latitude | 31.00815 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.879727 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13275 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 19.9% ▲ 99% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 672 (40.1%) |
| Some College | 411 (24.6%) |
| Associates | 110 (6.6%) |
| Bachelors | 167 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 306 (18.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,250 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $149,900 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $769/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,271 |
| Vacant Units | 82 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,271 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 82 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 31738 is located in Coolidge, Georgia, within Thomas County. With a population of 2,960, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 31738 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31738 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $149,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $769 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 69% since 2019.
The population of 31738 is primarily White (78.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.9%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31738 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 31738 in Coolidge, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,960 residents, a median household income of $67,250, and a median home value of $149,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.