Pembroke, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31321
Bryan County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,326
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,472
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pembroke pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31321 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31321 (Pembroke, GA) fell -12.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.4 in 2023 to 223.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31321 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pembroke, Bryan County, Georgia, home to 6,326 residents across 359.4 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31321 reports a modest median household income of $68,472 (3% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,121. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,500 (31% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $1,018; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Bryan County, so 31321 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 31321
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pembroke, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31321.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 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 31321, Pembroke, 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
6,326
Population
359.4
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31321?
37.5
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$68,472
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$33,121
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31321 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Pembroke, 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)
$68,472 Top 44% higher than 56% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,130housing units
3,130
Total Housing Units
2,892
Occupied Units
238
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,500
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,018
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-12.9%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31321 have decreased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 171 |
| 2021 | +3.0% | 176 |
| 2022 | +26.2% | 222 |
| 2023 | +15.4% | 256 |
| 2024 | -12.9% | 223 |
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 113 business establishments in ZIP 31321, employing approximately 1,210 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,314,000.
113
Businesses
1,210
Employees
$55.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 13 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31321 vs 30415 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30415 | Brooklet, GA | 6,780 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31321, 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 (6,326 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 31321 in?
ZIP code 31321 (Pembroke) is located in Bryan County, Georgia. Bryan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bryan-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31321?
ZIP code 31321 in Pembroke, GA has a population of 6,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31321?
The median household income in ZIP 31321 is $68,472, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31321?
The median home value in ZIP 31321 is $165,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31321?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31321 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31321?
ZIP code 31321 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 1,210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31321?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31321 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31321?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31321 decreased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 31321?
In ZIP code 31321, 47.2% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 31321?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31321 is 33.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31321?
In ZIP code 31321, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31321?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31321 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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