| ZIP Code | 31527 |
|---|---|
| City | Jekyll Island |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Glynn County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 31.075118 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.416005 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.4 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.64 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 185 (17.5%) |
| Some College | 19 (1.8%) |
| Associates | 176 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 176 (16.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 502 (47.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,445 ≈ Avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $522,100 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,467/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,434 |
| Vacant Units | 775 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,434 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 775 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.64 |
ZIP code 31527 is located in Jekyll Island, Georgia, within Glynn County. With a population of 1,078, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.4 years. Economically, 31527 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,445 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31527 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $522,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,467 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 31527 is primarily White (90.63%). Residents are highly educated — 64.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 31527 in Jekyll Island, GA is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,078 residents, a median household income of $76,445, and a median home value of $522,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.