Baxley, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31513
Appling County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,084
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,203
- Median income Below-median income area
- $76,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baxley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31513 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 31513 (Baxley, GA) rose +14.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.7 in 2023 to 238.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31513 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baxley, Appling County, Georgia, home to 16,084 residents across 860.1 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31513 reports a modest median household income of $46,203 (34% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,216. The poverty rate is 22.5%, 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 $76,100 (68% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 70.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Georgia and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 31513.
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 31513
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baxley, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31513.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 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 31513, Baxley, 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
16,084
Population
860.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31513?
39.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.3%
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?
$46,203
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$26,216
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31513 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Baxley, 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)
$46,203 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
7,547housing units
7,547
Total Housing Units
6,370
Occupied Units
1,177
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$76,100
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1986
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
+14.1%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31513 have increased 14.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.5% | 148 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 168 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 187 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 209 |
| 2024 | +14.1% | 238 |
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 353 business establishments in ZIP 31513, employing approximately 5,447 people with a combined annual payroll of $349,849,000.
353
Businesses
5,447
Employees
$349.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 71 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 35 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31513, 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 (16,084 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 31513 in?
ZIP code 31513 (Baxley) is located in Appling County, Georgia. Appling County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/appling-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31513?
ZIP code 31513 in Baxley, GA has a population of 16,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31513?
The median household income in ZIP 31513 is $46,203, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31513?
The median home value in ZIP 31513 is $76,100, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31513?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31513 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31513?
ZIP code 31513 has 353 business establishments employing approximately 5,447 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31513?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31513 are: Retail trade (71), Health care and social assistance (43), Accommodation and food services (36). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31513?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31513 increased by 14.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 31513?
In ZIP code 31513, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 31513?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31513 is 26.5 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 31513?
In ZIP code 31513, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31513?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31513 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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