| ZIP Code | 31750 |
|---|---|
| City | Fitzgerald |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Ben Hill County |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Elevation | 305 ft |
| Latitude | 31.736465 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.215037 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 23.5% ▲ 135% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.8% ▼ 36% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 309 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,291 (49.2%) |
| Some College | 1,149 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 1,344 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,135 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,529 (14.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $39,564 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,000 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $706/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,595 |
| Vacant Units | 1,002 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,595 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,002 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 31750 is located in Fitzgerald, Georgia, within Ben Hill County. With a population of 18,582, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 31750 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $39,564 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31750 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $118,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $706 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 31750 is majority White (54.37%). Residents are less-educated — 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.5%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31750 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 31750 in Fitzgerald, GA is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,582 residents, a median household income of $39,564, and a median home value of $118,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.