Townsend, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31331
McIntosh County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,856
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,336
- Median income Below-median income area
- $187,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Townsend pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31331 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31331 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Townsend, McIntosh County, Georgia, home to 7,856 residents across 777.8 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31331 reports a modest median household income of $61,336 (13% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,339. The poverty rate is 26.2%, 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 $187,900 (22% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $773; owner occupancy is 87.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is 43 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in McIntosh County, so 31331 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 31331
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townsend, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31331.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 31331, Townsend, 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
7,856
Population
777.8
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31331?
52.1
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.3%
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?
$61,336
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$36,339
Per Capita Income
26.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
43.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31331 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Townsend, 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)
$61,336 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
3,856housing units
3,856
Total Housing Units
2,547
Occupied Units
1,309
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,900
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$773
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 31331, employing approximately 616 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,607,000.
87
Businesses
616
Employees
$27.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 24.1% |
| Construction | 11 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 31331 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31331
Townsend (31331)
7,856 residents
- 31305
Darien (31305)
5,989 residents
- 31304 132
Crescent (31304)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31331 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31331, 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 (7,856 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 31331 in?
ZIP code 31331 (Townsend) is located in McIntosh County, Georgia. McIntosh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcintosh-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31331?
ZIP code 31331 in Townsend, GA has a population of 7,856 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31331?
The median household income in ZIP 31331 is $61,336, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31331?
The median home value in ZIP 31331 is $187,900, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31331?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31331 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31331?
ZIP code 31331 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31331?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31331 are: Retail trade (21), Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31331?
In ZIP code 31331, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 31331?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31331 is 43.2 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 31331?
In ZIP code 31331, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31331?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31331 is 26.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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