| ZIP Code | 31560 |
|---|---|
| City | Screven |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 78 ft |
| Latitude | 31.505609 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.029604 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13305 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 30.0% ▲ 200% above avg |
| College Grads | 16.6% ▼ 57% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 51 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 630 (41%) |
| Some College | 354 (23%) |
| Associates | 247 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 97 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 159 (10.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $42,845 ▼ 44% below avg ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,500 ▼ 61% below avg ↓ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $718/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,260 |
| Vacant Units | 123 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 123 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 31560 is located in Screven, Georgia, within Wayne County. With a population of 2,810, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 31560 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $42,845 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31560 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $107,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $718 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 31560 is primarily White (92.14%). Residents are less-educated — 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 30.0%. Household income has declined by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31560 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 31560 in Screven, GA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,810 residents, a median household income of $42,845, and a median home value of $107,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.