Zip code 31743: De Soto, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31743?

31743 is assigned to De Soto, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31743 in?

31743 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 31743?

About 419 people live in 31743, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31743?

The median household income in 31743 is $41,667.

Q: What zip codes are near 31743?

The closest zip codes to 31743 are 31735, 31764, 31796, 31772, 31010.

Residential delivery areaLee CountyEastern Time

Population

419

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$47K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

65 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

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

About 31743

31743 is a rural zip code in De Soto, Georgia (Lee County), covering 65 sq mi of land. About 419 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 32.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $41,667 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $46,700, or 1.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare. 29% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 31743 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 419 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy35.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%32nd of 694 in GA
Self-employed workers28.7%
99th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%7th of 704 in GA
Residents 65 and older32%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%43rd of 708 in GA
Poverty rate29.8%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%46th of 694 in GA
Residents under 1830.1%
96th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%31st of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate87%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%89th of 693 in GA
Broadband access96.4%
88th
StrengthU.S. 91% · GA 91%64th of 693 in GA
Rent-burdened renters50%
47th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%308th of 678 in GA
Uninsured rate6.4%
46th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%629th of 701 in GA
Healthcare workers8.8%
39th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%304th of 704 in GA
Average commute24 min
36th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min523rd of 684 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.406
25th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477482nd of 691 in GA
Veterans3.4%
19th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%638th of 708 in GA
Diversity index22.4
15th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9614th of 708 in GA
Median age32.5
9th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6655th of 708 in GA
Median household income$41,667
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353620th of 672 in GA
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%614th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher9.4%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%642nd of 708 in GA
Population419
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407680th of 708 in GA
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi696th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$17,098
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924678th of 708 in GA
Median home value$46,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300658th of 661 in GA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%695th of 706 in GA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%694th of 704 in GA
Median earnings per worker$18,281
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066684th of 699 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%666th of 704 in GA
Government workers3.7%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%689th of 704 in GA

Measure	31743	Lee	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Housing vacancy	35.8%	5.6%	10.3%	10.1%	99th	32nd of 694
Self-employed workers	28.7%	8.4%	10.1%	10%	99th	7th of 704
Residents 65 and older	32%	13.8%	15%	17.2%	97th	43rd of 708
Poverty rateWeakness	29.8%	5.7%	13.4%	12.5%	96th	46th of 694
Residents under 18	30.1%	25.6%	23.2%	22%	96th	31st of 708
Homeownership rateStrength	87%	74.2%	65.7%	65.2%	92nd	89th of 693
Broadband accessStrength	96.4%	90.7%	91%	91%	88th	64th of 693
Rent-burdened renters	50%	41.6%	52.4%	51.1%	47th	308th of 678
Uninsured rate	6.4%	8.2%	12.4%	8.4%	46th	629th of 701
Healthcare workers	8.8%	11.6%	8.2%	9.7%	39th	304th of 704
Average commute	24 min	23.1 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	36th	523rd of 684
Income inequality (Gini)	0.406	0.379	0.477	0.483	25th	482nd of 691
Veterans	3.4%	10.3%	7.2%	6.2%	19th	638th of 708
Diversity index	22.4	50.1	64.9	61.4	15th	614th of 708
Median age	32.5	37.7	37.6	38.9	9th	655th of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,667	$89,168	$77,353	$80,734	4th	620th of 672
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	4.3%	11.2%	14.1%	3rd	614th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.4%	34.1%	34.9%	35.7%	2nd	642nd of 708
Population	419	33,626	10,940,407	334,922,499	1st	680th of 708
Population density	7/sq mi	95/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	696th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,098	$38,135	$40,924	$44,673	1st	678th of 708
Median home value	$46,700	$231,800	$303,300	$332,700	1st	658th of 661
Work from home	0%	7.5%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	695th of 706
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.3%	5.1%	5.2%	1st	694th of 704
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$18,281	$51,569	$47,066	$49,666	1st	684th of 699
Tech workers	0%	2.6%	4%	3.8%	1st	666th of 704
Government workers	3.7%	22.5%	14.3%	14.5%	1st	689th of 704

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

26%

5–17

12%

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

21%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

32.5

Under 18

30.1%

65 and over

32%

Race and ethnicity

White9%
Black88%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

22.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

92.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 138
Average household size: 3
Family households: 81.9%
Married couples: 68.8%
Living alone: 15.2%
Veterans (of adults): 3.4%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

52%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31743

$41,667

Lee Co.

$89,168

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,098

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.406

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31743

$46,700

Lee Co.

$231,800

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31743

—

Lee Co.

$1,184

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

34%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 215
Owner-occupied: 87%
Vacant: 35.8%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 42.9%
Home value to income: 1.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

70%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

24%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

10%

20–29

24%

30–44

45–59

17%

60+

13%

Average commute

24 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

31%

Management

29%

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Education

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Sales

Production

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

37%

Health care and social assistance

32%

Admin, support and management

10%

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Retail

Construction

Manufacturing

0.7%

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$18,281

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

28.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

3.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31743	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,516	$74,888
Service	$20,568	$26,804
Sales and office	$3,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$59,375	$49,199
Production and transportation	$18,636	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

38%

Some college

36%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Households with broadband: 96.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.9%
No internet access: 3.6%
Without health insurance: 6.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): De Soto
State: Georgia
County: Lee County
Center point: 31.8965° N, 84.0075° W
Land area: 65 sq mi
Water area: 2.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31743 spans 2 counties

Lee County59% of land
Sumter County41% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

De Soto1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 31743

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31735	Cobb, GA	5.4 mi	543	$60,000	$223,100
31764	Leslie, GA	7.3 mi	1,827	$86,573	$211,500
31796	Warwick, GA	12 mi	1,048	$45,833	—
31772	Oakfield, GA	12 mi	431	$42,115	$157,200
31010	Cordele, GA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
31709	Americus, GA	13 mi	15,529	$41,531	$139,800
31763	Leesburg, GA	14 mi	29,271	$88,312	$230,200
31015	Cordele, GA	14 mi	18,714	$44,452	$148,600
31787	Smithville, GA	14 mi	1,122	$92,554	$180,400
31712	Arabi, GA	18 mi	1,295	$85,162	$38,300
31051	Lilly, GA	19 mi	122	$30,208	$112,500
31092	Vienna, GA	19 mi	5,014	$61,197	$147,200

Questions about 31743

What city is zip code 31743?

31743 is assigned to De Soto, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31743 in?

31743 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 31743?

About 419 people live in 31743, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31743 in?

31743 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31743?

The median household income in 31743 is $41,667.

What zip codes are near 31743?

The closest zip codes to 31743 are 31735, 31764, 31796, 31772, 31010.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31743, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.