| ZIP Code | 31513 |
|---|---|
| City | Baxley |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Appling County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 198 ft |
| Latitude | 31.777421 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.346004 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 23.1% ▲ 131% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.4% ▼ 47% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 163 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,925 (44.9%) |
| Some College | 1,134 (13%) |
| Associates | 1,731 (19.8%) |
| Bachelors | 832 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 953 (10.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $42,977 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,000 ▼ 71% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $714/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,482 |
| Vacant Units | 1,332 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,482 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,332 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 31513 is located in Baxley, Georgia, within Appling County. With a population of 15,941, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 31513 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $42,977 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31513 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $80,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $714 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 31513 is majority White (67.04%). Residents are less-educated — 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.1%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31513 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 31513 in Baxley, GA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,941 residents, a median household income of $42,977, and a median home value of $80,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.