Zip code 31643: Quitman, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31643?

31643 is assigned to Quitman, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31643 in?

31643 is in Brooks County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31643?

About 9,693 people live in 31643, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31643?

The median household income in 31643 is $37,043.

Q: What zip codes are near 31643?

The closest zip codes to 31643 are 31629, 31638, 31720, 31601, 31602.

Residential delivery areaBrooks CountyEastern Time

Population

9,693

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$108K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$818/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

262 sq mi

37 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31643

31643 is a rural zip code in Quitman, Georgia (Brooks County), covering 262 sq mi of land. About 9,693 people live here, or 37 per square mile. The median resident is 47.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $37,043 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $107,900, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $818 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.2 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 31643 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate31.5%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%38th of 694 in GA
Rent-burdened renters66.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%75th of 678 in GA
Median age47.5
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6113th of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy18.8%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%176th of 694 in GA
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%114th of 708 in GA
Uninsured rate15.1%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%205th of 701 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.489
85th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477139th of 691 in GA
Diversity index60
72nd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9145th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers10.6%
66th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%169th of 704 in GA
Self-employed workers10.4%
63rd
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%293rd of 704 in GA
Veterans6.5%
59th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%390th of 708 in GA
Tech workers3.1%
54th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%190th of 704 in GA
Homeownership rate70%
53rd
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%415th of 693 in GA
Unemployment rate5%
52nd
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%280th of 704 in GA
Average commute23.2 min
31st
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min546th of 684 in GA
Residents under 1819.9%
30th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%475th of 708 in GA
Population9,693
15th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407301st of 708 in GA
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%491st of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$818
8th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393464th of 628 in GA
Government workers7.9%
7th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%642nd of 704 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher12.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%564th of 708 in GA
Population density37/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi521st of 708 in GA
Work from home4.2%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%548th of 706 in GA
Per capita income$21,299
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924649th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$31,102
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066636th of 699 in GA
Median home value$107,900
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300548th of 661 in GA
Median household income$37,043
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353641st of 672 in GA
Broadband access71.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%636th of 693 in GA

Measure	31643	Brooks	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Poverty rateWeakness	31.5%	25.4%	13.4%	12.5%	97th	38th of 694
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	66.6%	57.5%	52.4%	51.1%	95th	75th of 678
Median age	47.5	43.5	37.6	38.9	92nd	113th of 708
Housing vacancy	18.8%	17.7%	10.3%	10.1%	92nd	176th of 694
Residents 65 and older	24%	22%	15%	17.2%	90th	114th of 708
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.1%	16.1%	12.4%	8.4%	89th	205th of 701
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.489	0.483	0.477	0.483	85th	139th of 691
Diversity index	60	60.1	64.9	61.4	72nd	145th of 708
Healthcare workers	10.6%	8.9%	8.2%	9.7%	66th	169th of 704
Self-employed workers	10.4%	10.5%	10.1%	10%	63rd	293rd of 704
Veterans	6.5%	7.7%	7.2%	6.2%	59th	390th of 708
Tech workers	3.1%	2.9%	4%	3.8%	54th	190th of 704
Homeownership rate	70%	71.7%	65.7%	65.2%	53rd	415th of 693
Unemployment rate	5%	5%	5.1%	5.2%	52nd	280th of 704
Average commute	23.2 min	24.7 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	31st	546th of 684
Residents under 18	19.9%	20%	23.2%	22%	30th	475th of 708
Population	9,693	16,293	10,940,407	334,922,499	15th	301st of 708
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	3.3%	11.2%	14.1%	11th	491st of 708
Median gross rent	$818	$809	$1,393	$1,413	8th	464th of 628
Government workers	7.9%	14.9%	14.3%	14.5%	7th	642nd of 704
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.9%	15.8%	34.9%	35.7%	6th	564th of 708
Population density	37/sq mi	33/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	521st of 708
Work from home	4.2%	5.3%	15.9%	15.1%	5th	548th of 706
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,299	$25,859	$40,924	$44,673	4th	649th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,102	$36,051	$47,066	$49,666	4th	636th of 699
Median home value	$107,900	$139,200	$303,300	$332,700	3rd	548th of 661
Median household incomeWeakness	$37,043	$46,807	$77,353	$80,734	2nd	641st of 672
Broadband accessWeakness	71.5%	74.8%	91%	91%	1st	636th of 693

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

13%

45–54

15%

55–64

14%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

47.5

Under 18

19.9%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White45%
Black43%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,595
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 57.7%
Married couples: 36.9%
Living alone: 39.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.5%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

41%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.6%

$200k+

Median household income

31643

$37,043

Brooks Co.

$46,807

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,299

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.489

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31643

$107,900

Brooks Co.

$139,200

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31643

$818

Brooks Co.

$809

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,429
Owner-occupied: 70%
Vacant: 18.8%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 66.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.1%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

27%

20–29

13%

30–44

32%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

11%

Sales

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Management

Food service

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

0.9%

Business and finance

0.8%

Industries

Manufacturing

22%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Other services

Professional and technical services

Construction

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

0.7%

Admin, support and management

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$31,102

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31643	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,849	$74,888
Service	$17,721	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,214	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,055	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,897	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

43%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Households with broadband: 71.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.1%
No internet access: 24.4%
Without health insurance: 15.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Quitman
State: Georgia
County: Brooks County
Center point: 30.7731° N, 83.5569° W
Land area: 262 sq mi
Water area: 2.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Quitman2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31643

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31629	Dixie, GA	8.4 mi	1,267	$63,702	—
31638	Morven, GA	9.6 mi	985	$93,516	$164,400
31720	Barwick, GA	12 mi	398	$29,821	$58,300
31601	Valdosta, GA	13 mi	31,302	$36,111	$142,200
31602	Valdosta, GA	14 mi	35,728	$56,939	$217,300
31626	Boston, GA	15 mi	3,020	$52,026	$200,000
31625	Barney, GA	15 mi	915	$84,526	$240,500
31778	Pavo, GA	16 mi	2,895	$74,593	$109,900
31698	Valdosta, GA	17 mi	1,096	—	—
31603	Valdosta, GA · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
31604	Valdosta, GA · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
31632	Hahira, GA	19 mi	15,942	$83,946	$265,600

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Questions about 31643

What city is zip code 31643?

31643 is assigned to Quitman, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31643 in?

31643 is in Brooks County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31643?

About 9,693 people live in 31643, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31643 in?

31643 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31643?

The median household income in 31643 is $37,043.

What zip codes are near 31643?

The closest zip codes to 31643 are 31629, 31638, 31720, 31601, 31602.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31643, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.