Hinesville, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31313

Liberty County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,302
231/sq mi
$60,233
Median income
$196,100
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hinesville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
231
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31313 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31313 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 174.2 square miles in Hinesville, Liberty County, Georgia. The area is home to 40,302 residents, producing a population density of 231 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31313 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31313 sits at $60,233 (14% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $27,563. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $196,100 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,187 per month, and 49.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31313 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Liberty County, so you can benchmark 31313 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31313

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31313.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31313, Hinesville, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,302

Population

174.2

Area (sq mi)

231

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31313?

29.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 30.5%
African American 48.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$60,233

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$27,563

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31313 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,233 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,006

Total Housing Units

15,987

Occupied Units

2,019

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.9%
Renter 50.1%

$196,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,187

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31313 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 147
2021 +18.4% 174
2022 +11.8% 195
2023 +19.1% 232
2024 +0.8% 234

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 654 business establishments in ZIP 31313, employing approximately 7,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $269,843,000.

654

Businesses

7,995

Employees

$269.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 144 22.0%
Accommodation and food services 107 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 87 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 72 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 6.9%
Finance and insurance 35 5.3%
Construction 31 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.1%
Information 10 1.5%
Wholesale trade 9 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Utilities 4 0.6%
Manufacturing 3 0.5%

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 31313 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31313 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31313 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31313 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31314 Fort Stewart, GA 1,931 2.6 mi
31315 Fort Stewart, GA 7,488 4.0 mi
31301 Allenhurst, GA 4,591 5.9 mi
31316 Ludowici, GA 9,749 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31313 in?
ZIP code 31313 (Hinesville) is located in Liberty County, Georgia. Liberty County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/liberty-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31313?
ZIP code 31313 in Hinesville, GA has a population of 40,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31313?
The median household income in ZIP 31313 is $60,233, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31313?
The median home value in ZIP 31313 is $196,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31313?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31313 is African American at 48.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31313?
ZIP code 31313 has 654 business establishments employing approximately 7,995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31313?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31313 are: Retail trade (144), Accommodation and food services (107), Health care and social assistance (87). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31313?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31313 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31313?
In ZIP code 31313, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31313?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31313 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31313?
In ZIP code 31313, approximately 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31313?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31313 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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