Ambrose, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31512

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

2,248
11/sq mi
$49,547
Median income
$166,900
Median home value
6.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ambrose pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31512 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.2 square miles in Ambrose, Coffee County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,248 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 31512 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31512 sits at $49,547 (30% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $26,750. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $166,900 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $669 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31512 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Coffee County, so you can benchmark 31512 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 31512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31512.

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 31512, Ambrose, 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

2,248

Population

206.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31512?

34.8

Median Age

61.8%

Male

38.2%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 13.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

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?

$49,547

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$26,750

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31512 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,547 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%

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

What does housing look like?

874

Total Housing Units

719

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$166,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$669

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 31512, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,617,000.

25

Businesses

147

Employees

$5.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 24.0%
Retail trade 4 16.0%
Construction 3 12.0%
Manufacturing 3 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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 31512 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 31512 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 31512 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 31512 ranks #2 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
31798 Wray, GA 983 5.9 mi
31650 Willacoochee, GA 3,311 10.2 mi
31519 Broxton, GA 3,569 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31512 in?
ZIP code 31512 (Ambrose) is located in Coffee County, Georgia. Coffee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coffee-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31512?
ZIP code 31512 in Ambrose, GA has a population of 2,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31512?
The median household income in ZIP 31512 is $49,547, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31512?
The median home value in ZIP 31512 is $166,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31512?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31512 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31512?
ZIP code 31512 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31512?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31512 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31512?
In ZIP code 31512, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.1% 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 31512?
In ZIP code 31512, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31512?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31512 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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