Pembroke, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31321

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

6,326
18/sq mi: $68,472
Median income: $165,500
Median home value: 12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pembroke pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 32th 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.

ZIP code 31321 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 359.4 square miles in Pembroke, Bryan County, Georgia. The area is home to 6,326 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 31321 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31321 sits at $68,472 (3% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,121. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $165,500 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,018 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31321 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Bryan County, so you can benchmark 31321 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 31321

Retail trade

16
Other services (except public administration)

15
Construction

13
Accommodation and food services

11
Transportation and warehousing

10

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31321, Pembroke, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

6,326

Population

359.4

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31321?

37.5

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%

African American 16.2%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$33,121

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31321 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,472 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,130

Total Housing Units

2,892

Occupied Units

238

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

$165,500

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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

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

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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.