| City: | Doerun, Georgia |
| County: | Colquitt County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:21:49 PM |
| Population: | 3,135 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 229 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 31.3183, -83.9289 |
| Land Area: | 120.778 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 31744 has 3,135 residents and 1,326 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 44.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (77.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (15.8%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 3,135Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,742Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 2,520Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 26.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,310Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,326Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $117,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.96Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,820 | 3,122 | 2,747 | 2,683 | 2,802 | 2,764 | 2,716 | 2,791 | 2,925 | 2,763 | 3,078 | 2,981 | 2,742 |
| Decennial Census | 3,202 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,135 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.8
Male Median Age: 42
Female Median Age: 47.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 86 | 92 | 118 | 103 | 71 | 96 | 109 | 73 | 66 | 91 | 111 | 140 | 110 | 81 | 79 | 59 | 52 | 20 |
| Female | 58 | 98 | 106 | 88 | 70 | 71 | 79 | 107 | 81 | 97 | 104 | 99 | 121 | 112 | 101 | 82 | 59 | 45 |
| Total | 144 | 190 | 224 | 191 | 141 | 167 | 188 | 180 | 147 | 188 | 215 | 239 | 231 | 193 | 180 | 141 | 111 | 65 |
| White: | 2,440 | 77.31% |
| Black: | 496 | 15.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 111 | 3.52% |
| Asian: | 20 | 0.63% |
| American Indian: | 21 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.10% |
| Other: | 65 | 2.06% |
| Total: | 3,156 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,557 | 49.67% | 42.0 years |
| Females: | 1,578 | 50.33% | 47.3 years |
| Total: | 3,135 | 100% | 44.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,482 | 90.52% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 5 | 0.18% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 204 | 7.44% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 51 | 9.30% |
| Total Population: | 2,742 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,487 | 90.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 255 | 9.30% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $59,310, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $19,637 (49.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,367. Family households earn a median of $74,018 versus $34,236 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,782). By gender, male median income is $58,750 and female is $52,615, which is notably higher than the state female median ($49,449), with a current gap of $6,135 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.4%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,673 | $41,188 | $38,900 | $35,590 | $33,718 | $35,170 | $36,180 | $43,125 | $49,943 | $58,536 | $64,116 | $66,377 | $59,310 |
| Median Family Income | $42,330 | $41,875 | $40,720 | $41,283 | $36,192 | $36,458 | $42,292 | $48,011 | $51,438 | $61,641 | $82,788 | $84,286 | $74,018 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,010 | $29,545 | $29,375 | $26,029 | $26,016 | $27,222 | $22,188 | $23,571 | $27,868 | $33,250 | $0 | $49,083 | $34,236 |
| Median Male Income | $35,714 | $37,585 | $38,271 | $36,136 | $40,302 | $35,694 | $36,583 | $36,620 | $43,125 | $43,636 | $53,958 | $58,243 | $58,750 |
| Median Female Income | $21,067 | $26,071 | $26,488 | $29,202 | $30,000 | $30,313 | $29,741 | $33,125 | $34,250 | $40,428 | $49,107 | $50,050 | $52,615 |
| Employed: | 1,234 | 55.09% |
| Unemployed: | 29 | 1.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 977 | 43.62% |
| Total: | 2,240 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 444 | 35.98% |
| Service: | 162 | 13.13% |
| Sales and Office: | 238 | 19.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 65 | 5.27% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 325 | 26.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,234 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $117,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is down $5,100 (4.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,400. The median gross rent is $873, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $308 (54.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $299. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.60% (49.31% with a mortgage, 50.69% free-and-clear) and renters 32.40% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.28%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $122,400 | $101,500 | $90,000 | $71,900 | $76,000 | $73,700 | $73,800 | $74,600 | $86,900 | $86,200 | $97,300 | $109,000 | $117,300 |
| Less than $500: | 43 | 11.23% |
| $500 to $999: | 135 | 35.25% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 134 | 34.99% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3 | 0.78% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 68 | 17.75% |
| Total: | 383 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $565 | $533 | $545 | $529 | $589 | $586 | $580 | $572 | $574 | $588 | $635 | $691 | $873 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 394 | 33.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 405 | 34.26% |
| Renter Occupied: | 383 | 32.40% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,182 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,182 | 86.72% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 181 | 13.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,363 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 810 | 59.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 58 | 4.26% |
| Other Units: | 495 | 36.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,363 | 100% |
In 2023, 13.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (89.00%). The uninsured rate is 14.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 42.80%, which is notably higher than the state rate (32.40%). The share of people in poverty is 12.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.11%). College enrollment is 21.41%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 38 | 1.95% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 87 | 4.47% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 959 | 49.31% |
| Some college, no degree: | 408 | 20.98% |
| Associate's degree: | 184 | 9.46% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 155 | 7.97% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 114 | 5.86% |
| Total: | 1,945 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,820 | 93.57% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 269 | 13.83% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,670 | 51.67% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,174 | 36.32% |
| No Insurance: | 388 | 12.00% |
| Total: | 3,232 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,844 | 88.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.6% | 17.6% | 16.9% | 17.7% | 23.2% | 19.7% | 17.9% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 5.0% | 7.6% | 12.4% | 12.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 26 | 3.89% |
| Kindergarten: | 25 | 3.74% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 288 | 43.11% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 186 | 27.84% |
| College or graduate school: | 143 | 21.41% |
| Total: | 668 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 51 | 7.63% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 499 | 74.70% |
ZIP Code 31744 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 44 business establishments, employing about 268 people with an annual payroll of $15,633,000. USPS data shows 1,068 residential mailboxes and 24 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1,068Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 24Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,372Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1,058Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 44Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,493,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,633,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 268Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 31744 is located in Colquitt County, Georgia, within the Moultrie, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34220) and Georgia's 2nd and 8th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 45,907 people, about 6.83% of whom live in ZIP Code 31744. It covers 120.778 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.356 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Moultrie, GASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 45,907Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 120.778 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.356 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02,08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9626.23, 8711.64 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1323284Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Doerun city; GeorgiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 31744 is in the Colquitt County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.