Mc Rae Helena, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31055
Telfair County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,245
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,885
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mc Rae Helena pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31055 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31055 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Rae Helena, Telfair County, Georgia, home to 8,245 residents across 349.4 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31055 reports a modest median household income of $45,885 (35% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,891. The poverty rate is 34.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,100 (41% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $722; owner occupancy is 59.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Telfair County, so 31055 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Rae Helena, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31055.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31055, Mc Rae Helena, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,245
Population
349.4
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31055?
42.4
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$45,885
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$18,891
Per Capita Income
34.3%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31055 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Mc Rae Helena, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,885 12th percentile higher than 12% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Georgia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,980housing units
1,980
Total Housing Units
1,428
Occupied Units
552
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,100
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$722
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 31055, employing approximately 973 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,072,000.
101
Businesses
973
Employees
$36.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 21.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 31055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31055
Mc Rae Helena (31055)
8,245 residents
- 30411
Alamo (30411)
4,371 residents
- 31037
Mc Rae Helena (31037)
4,313 residents
- 31083 362
Scotland (31083)
362 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31055 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31037
Mc Rae Helena (31037)
$55,794 median income
- 31055
Mc Rae Helena (31055)
$45,885 median income
- 30411
Alamo (30411)
$30,238 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31055 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31055, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,245 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31055 in?
ZIP code 31055 (Mc Rae Helena) is located in Telfair County, Georgia. Telfair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/telfair-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31055?
ZIP code 31055 in Mc Rae Helena, GA has a population of 8,245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31055?
The median household income in ZIP 31055 is $45,885, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31055?
The median home value in ZIP 31055 is $143,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31055 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31055?
ZIP code 31055 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 973 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31055 are: Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (18), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31055?
In ZIP code 31055, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31055?
In ZIP code 31055, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31055 is 34.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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