| ZIP Code | 31553 |
|---|---|
| City | Nahunta |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Brantley County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 53 ft |
| Latitude | 31.166397 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.982418 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,209 (39.8%) |
| Some College | 527 (17.4%) |
| Associates | 313 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 428 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 525 (17.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,205 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $94,800 ▼ 66% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $715/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,081 |
| Vacant Units | 254 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,081 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 254 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 31553 is located in Nahunta, Georgia, within Brantley County. With a population of 4,815, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 31553 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,205 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31553 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $94,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $715 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 31553 is primarily White (96.51%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31553 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 31553 in Nahunta, GA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,815 residents, a median household income of $46,205, and a median home value of $94,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.