| ZIP Code | 31522 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Simons Island |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Glynn County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 1 ft |
| Latitude | 31.257252 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.342026 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.7 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.1% ▲ 71% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 48% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 154 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,748 (12.6%) |
| Some College | 864 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 1,939 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 1,312 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,862 (56.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,413 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $498,300 ▲ 79% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,723/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,241 |
| Vacant Units | 4,015 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,241 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 4,015 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 31522 is located in Saint Simons Island, Georgia, within Glynn County. With a population of 17,603, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.7 years. Economically, 31522 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,413 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31522 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $498,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,723 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 31522 is primarily White (92.14%). Residents are highly educated — 66.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31522 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 31522 in Saint Simons Island, GA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,603 residents, a median household income of $106,413, and a median home value of $498,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.