| ZIP Code | 31545 |
|---|---|
| City | Jesup |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 141 ft |
| Latitude | 31.57256 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.990861 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13305 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 18.3% ▲ 83% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.4% ▼ 40% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 81 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,171 (44.8%) |
| Some College | 1,700 (18.3%) |
| Associates | 1,177 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 790 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,387 (14.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,260 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $146,800 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $834/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,856 |
| Vacant Units | 863 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,856 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 863 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 31545 is located in Jesup, Georgia, within Wayne County. With a population of 16,057, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 31545 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,260 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31545 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $146,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $834 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 31545 is majority White (67.04%). Residents are less-educated — 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.3%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31545 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 31545 in Jesup, GA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,057 residents, a median household income of $44,260, and a median home value of $146,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.