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 Low-density area
- $49,547
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 33rd 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 covers 206.2 square miles in Ambrose, Coffee County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,248 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31512 reports a modest median household income of $49,547 (30% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,750. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,900 (31% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $669; owner occupancy is 85.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Coffee County, so 31512 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 31512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ambrose, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31512.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 31512, Ambrose, 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
2,248
Population
206.2
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31512?
34.8
Median Age
61.8%
Male
38.2%
Female
14.5%
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?
$49,547
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$26,750
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31512 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Ambrose, 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)
$49,547 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
874housing units
874
Total Housing Units
719
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31512 vs 31798 →
ZIP 31512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31519
Broxton (31519)
3,569 residents
- 31650
Willacoochee (31650)
3,311 residents
- 31512
Ambrose (31512)
2,248 residents
- 31798 983
Wray (31798)
983 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31512 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31798
Wray (31798)
$58,480 median income
- 31512
Ambrose (31512)
$49,547 median income
- 31650
Willacoochee (31650)
$45,106 median income
- 31519
Broxton (31519)
$36,834 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31512, 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 (2,248 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 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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