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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 31750 has 18,283 residents and 7,498 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 41.4 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.8%, higher than the state average of 51.9%) and Black or African American (34.6%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	18,283Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	18,552Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	17,899Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	65.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$42,249Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,498Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$115,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.40Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.33Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	19,181	19,222	19,001	18,827	18,571	18,676	18,539	18,322	17,998	17,959	18,415	17,957	18,582	18,552
Decennial Census	18,687	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	18,283	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.4

Male Median Age: 40.6

Female Median Age: 42.1

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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	498	611	686	597	447	462	487	509	523	558	600	591	640	563	419	310	131	100
Female	505	562	673	590	496	490	569	620	559	575	616	653	658	637	536	374	247	191
Total	1,003	1,173	1,359	1,187	943	952	1,056	1,129	1,082	1,133	1,216	1,244	1,298	1,200	955	684	378	291

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	10,388	55.94%
Black:	6,334	34.11%
Hispanic:*	1,095	5.90%
Asian:	124	0.67%
American Indian:	74	0.40%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	554	2.98%
Total:	18,569	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,732	47.76%	40.6 years
Females:	9,551	52.24%	42.1 years
Total:	18,283	100%	41.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	17,712	95.47%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	245	1.32%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	164	0.88%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	431	3.21%
Total Population:	18,552	100%
Total Native Population:	17,957	96.79%
Total Foreign-born Population:	595	3.21%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $42,249, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $9,249 (28.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,056. Family households earn a median of $52,276 versus $30,518 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,758). By gender, male median income is $44,639 and female is $34,859, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,780 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$33,000	$29,634	$29,934	$32,218	$30,678	$30,358	$34,111	$34,426	$34,193	$33,406	$35,186	$37,972	$39,564	$42,249
Median Family Income	$38,661	$36,618	$35,946	$37,681	$37,064	$38,438	$40,382	$41,080	$44,024	$42,054	$45,222	$44,877	$51,484	$52,276
Median NonFamily Income	$16,358	$17,888	$19,269	$20,147	$17,632	$17,799	$21,605	$22,912	$20,457	$20,464	$23,785	$28,007	$28,291	$30,518
Median Male Income	$36,875	$36,561	$35,037	$39,653	$38,448	$40,249	$40,367	$40,775	$39,825	$39,762	$37,543	$42,320	$45,219	$44,639
Median Female Income	$26,277	$27,744	$29,318	$29,121	$29,805	$28,669	$26,588	$26,993	$26,863	$28,231	$29,126	$35,653	$36,196	$34,859

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,817	53.18%
Unemployed:	347	2.36%
Not In Labor Force:	6,535	44.46%
Total:	14,699	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,200	28.14%
Service:	1,137	14.55%
Sales and Office:	1,365	17.46%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,254	16.04%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,861	23.81%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,817	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $115,200, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $37,500 (48.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,400. The median gross rent is $699, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $96 (15.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.43% (41.87% with a mortgage, 58.13% free-and-clear) and renters 36.57% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.51%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$77,700	$77,000	$81,500	$82,700	$82,400	$83,400	$83,300	$81,200	$84,800	$92,100	$89,500	$106,500	$118,000	$115,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	384	13.81%
$500 to $999:	1,421	51.10%
$1,000 to $1,499:	448	16.11%
$1,500 to $1,999:	117	4.21%
$2,000 to $2,499:	55	1.98%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	75	2.70%
No Rent:	281	10.10%
Total:	2,781	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$603	$608	$588	$605	$611	$605	$625	$626	$658	$680	$706	$691	$706	$699

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,020	26.56%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,804	36.87%
Renter Occupied:	2,781	36.57%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,605	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,605	87.49%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,087	12.51%
Total Housing Units:	8,692	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,816	66.91%
Multi-Family Units:	1,069	12.30%
Other Units:	1,807	20.79%
Total Housing Units:	8,692	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 13.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 83.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 20.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 43.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 47.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 19.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 3.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.10 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 (53.01%). College enrollment is 18.96%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	849	6.75%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,273	10.11%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,608	44.55%
Some college, no degree:	1,900	15.09%
Associate's degree:	1,248	9.91%
Bachelor's degree:	1,133	9.00%
Graduate or professional degree:	576	4.58%
Total:	12,587	100%
High school or higher:	10,465	83.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,709	13.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,015	39.42%
Public Insurance:	8,626	42.42%
No Insurance:	3,692	18.16%
Total:	20,333	100%
Has Health Insurance:	16,641	81.84%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	23.3%	26.1%	29.7%	28.4%	28.9%	28.0%	23.8%	25.0%	23.5%	24.2%	19.5%	21.0%	19.4%	19.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	126	2.87%
Kindergarten:	144	3.28%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,326	53.01%
High school (grades 9-12):	960	21.88%
College or graduate school:	832	18.96%
Total:	4,388	100%
Early Childhood:	270	6.15%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,430	78.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Fitzgerald, Georgia
City Alias:	Irwinville
Counties:	Ben Hill County[Primary] Irwin County Wilcox County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:24:40 PM
Population:	18,283 [See All]
Area Code:	229
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	31.7393, -83.2072
Land Area:	280.578 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/31750/zip-code-31750.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,458Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	444Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,613Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,789Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	231Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	307Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$51,859,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$206,215,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,589Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Fitzgerald, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:	22340Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	27,172Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	280.578 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	4.845 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	8711.64 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1329528Source: Census
Place Name:	Fitzgerald city; GeorgiaSource: Census

ZIP Code 31750 in Fitzgerald, GA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 31750

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31750

Sources & References