Zip code 31774: Ocilla, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31774?

31774 is assigned to Ocilla, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31774 in?

31774 is in Irwin County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31774?

About 5,896 people live in 31774, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31774?

The median household income in 31774 is $50,833.

Q: What zip codes are near 31774?

The closest zip codes to 31774 are 31769, 31749, 31750, 31727, 31760.

Residential delivery areaIrwin CountyEastern Time

Population

5,896

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$100K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$863/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

163 sq mi

36 people/sq mi

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

About 31774

31774 is a rural zip code in Ocilla, Georgia (Irwin County), covering 163 sq mi of land. About 5,896 people live here, or 36 per square mile. The median resident is 38.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,833 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $99,500, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $863 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and management.

How 31774 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers15%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%52nd of 704 in GA
Poverty rate24.4%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%110th of 694 in GA
Housing vacancy18%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%189th of 694 in GA
Uninsured rate14.6%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%236th of 701 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.485
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477156th of 691 in GA
Residents under 1823.9%
66th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%265th of 708 in GA
Government workers15%
60th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%369th of 704 in GA
Diversity index52.6
56th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9293rd of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older16.6%
50th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%362nd of 708 in GA
Median age38.4
45th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6428th of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate64%
39th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%506th of 693 in GA
Self-employed workers7.9%
31st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%501st of 704 in GA
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%602nd of 708 in GA
Average commute21.5 min
20th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min598th of 684 in GA
Per capita income$28,387
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924477th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$37,288
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066489th of 699 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher16%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%472nd of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$863
11th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393429th of 628 in GA
Population5,896
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407380th of 708 in GA
Median household income$50,833
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353527th of 672 in GA
Broadband access82.7%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%472nd of 693 in GA
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%480th of 704 in GA
Population density36/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi527th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters30.6%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%563rd of 678 in GA
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%611th of 708 in GA
Median home value$99,500
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300572nd of 661 in GA
Work from home0.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%656th of 706 in GA
Unemployment rate0.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%633rd of 704 in GA

Measure	31774	Irwin	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Healthcare workers	15%	14.1%	8.2%	9.7%	95th	52nd of 704
Poverty rateWeakness	24.4%	22.4%	13.4%	12.5%	91st	110th of 694
Housing vacancy	18%	15%	10.3%	10.1%	91st	189th of 694
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.6%	19.5%	12.4%	8.4%	87th	236th of 701
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.485	0.454	0.477	0.483	83rd	156th of 691
Residents under 18	23.9%	22.7%	23.2%	22%	66th	265th of 708
Government workers	15%	14.2%	14.3%	14.5%	60th	369th of 704
Diversity index	52.6	49.6	64.9	61.4	56th	293rd of 708
Residents 65 and older	16.6%	18.1%	15%	17.2%	50th	362nd of 708
Median age	38.4	40.3	37.6	38.9	45th	428th of 708
Homeownership rate	64%	70.4%	65.7%	65.2%	39th	506th of 693
Self-employed workers	7.9%	9.5%	10.1%	10%	31st	501st of 704
Veterans	4%	4%	7.2%	6.2%	26th	602nd of 708
Average commuteStrength	21.5 min	23.5 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	20th	598th of 684
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,387	$27,578	$40,924	$44,673	15th	477th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,288	$37,661	$47,066	$49,666	15th	489th of 699
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16%	15.2%	34.9%	35.7%	12th	472nd of 708
Median gross rent	$863	$865	$1,393	$1,413	11th	429th of 628
Population	5,896	9,285	10,940,407	334,922,499	10th	380th of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,833	$51,384	$77,353	$80,734	9th	527th of 672
Broadband accessWeakness	82.7%	83.5%	91%	91%	8th	472nd of 693
Tech workers	0.5%	0.3%	4%	3.8%	6th	480th of 704
Population density	36/sq mi	26/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	527th of 708
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	30.6%	31.2%	52.4%	51.1%	5th	563rd of 678
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	1.5%	11.2%	14.1%	3rd	611th of 708
Median home value	$99,500	$105,600	$303,300	$332,700	2nd	572nd of 661
Work from home	0.1%	4.9%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	656th of 706
Unemployment rateStrength	0.7%	4%	5.1%	5.2%	1st	633rd 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

19%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.4

Under 18

23.9%

65 and over

16.6%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black38%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

52.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,308
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 66%
Married couples: 35.5%
Living alone: 30.8%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31774

$50,833

Irwin Co.

$51,384

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,387

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.485

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31774

$99,500

Irwin Co.

$105,600

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31774

$863

Irwin Co.

$865

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.1%

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,814
Owner-occupied: 64%
Vacant: 18%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 30.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.6%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.1%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

31%

20–29

17%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

21%

Healthcare

15%

Management

10%

Sales

Office and admin

Education

Production

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Food service

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.5%

Legal and social services

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

22%

Health care and social assistance

19%

Manufacturing

12%

Education

Public administration

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$37,288

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31774	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,929	$74,888
Service	$23,600	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,412	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,473	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,082	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

32%

Some college

28%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
Households with broadband: 82.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.3%
No internet access: 13.5%
Without health insurance: 14.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ocilla
State: Georgia
County: Irwin County
Center point: 31.5655° N, 83.2638° W
Land area: 163 sq mi
Water area: 3.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Ocilla2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 31774

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31769	Mystic, GA · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
31749	Enigma, GA	11 mi	2,557	$38,487	$95,100
31750	Fitzgerald, GA	12 mi	18,552	$42,249	$115,200
31727	Brookfield, GA	13 mi	0	—	—
31760	Irwinville, GA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
31733	Chula, GA	13 mi	1,373	$48,903	$206,900
31622	Alapaha, GA	14 mi	1,844	$51,522	$104,500
31794	Tifton, GA	14 mi	26,178	$46,056	$130,100
31798	Wray, GA	14 mi	647	$58,480	$66,800
31512	Ambrose, GA	15 mi	2,032	$49,547	$166,900
31783	Rebecca, GA	18 mi	1,707	$53,571	$97,400
31790	Sycamore, GA	19 mi	2,643	$63,365	$113,900

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Questions about 31774

What city is zip code 31774?

31774 is assigned to Ocilla, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31774 in?

31774 is in Irwin County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31774?

About 5,896 people live in 31774, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31774 in?

31774 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31774?

The median household income in 31774 is $50,833.

What zip codes are near 31774?

The closest zip codes to 31774 are 31769, 31749, 31750, 31727, 31760.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31774, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.