| ZIP Code | 31563 |
|---|---|
| City | Surrency |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Appling County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 178 ft |
| Latitude | 31.738186 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.177843 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 20.9% ▲ 109% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.3% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (4.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 402 (43.7%) |
| Some College | 108 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 96 (10.4%) |
| Bachelors | 133 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 136 (14.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,625 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,400 ▼ 64% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $775/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 601 |
| Vacant Units | 72 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 601 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 72 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 31563 is located in Surrency, Georgia, within Appling County. With a population of 1,376, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 31563 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,625 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31563 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $101,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $775 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 31563 is primarily White (74.71%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.9%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 31563 in Surrency, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,376 residents, a median household income of $55,625, and a median home value of $101,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.