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Ochlocknee, GA

Town in Thomas County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31773.

Population

628

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

678

ZIP codes

1

Ochlocknee and its ZIP codes

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Ochlocknee at a glance

  • Ochlocknee is about 3.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $42,438, 45% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,400 (55% below Georgia) and median rent is $834 a month.

Local data for Ochlocknee, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ochlocknee, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$42,438

Poverty rate

18.0%

Median home value

$135,400

Median rent

$834/mo

Homeownership

49.0%

Bachelor's or higher

4.8%

Median age

36.3

Average commute

19.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (86), Mexican Americans (48), German Americans (40).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thomas County. PPP loans are for Ochlocknee.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,935

20,901 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,191

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$325M

FY 2026, $7,105 per person

PPP loans

$1.9M

92 loans, 291 jobs reported

Thomas County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Ochlocknee, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.4%
  • Carpooled19.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home9.9%

Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ochlocknee, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

377

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

124

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 38°F

50.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ochlocknee, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.0%

U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

16.5%

U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.1%

U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Ochlocknee

1 in or overlapping Ochlocknee. Population shown

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Cities near Ochlocknee

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MeigsCity7 mi1.6
ThomasvilleCity10 mi15
CairoCity11 mi9.8
CoolidgeCity11 mi0.8
PelhamCity12 mi4.1
WhighamCity17 mi1.2
FunstonCity19 mi1.1
PavoCity19 mi1.8
BarwickCity19 mi0.7
MoultrieCity20 mi16.7
BostonCity20 mi2.3
Sale CityCity20 mi1.8
CamillaCity21 mi6.6
ClimaxCity23 mi0.8
CalvaryCensus-designated place25 mi1.5
DoerunCity25 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ochlocknee, GA in?
Ochlocknee is in Thomas County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in Ochlocknee, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ochlocknee include 31773.
What is the population of Ochlocknee, GA?
About 628 people live in Ochlocknee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ochlocknee?
Nearby places include Meigs (7 mi), Thomasville (10 mi), Cairo (11 mi), Coolidge (11 mi), Pelham (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023