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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
$46,203
Median income
$76,100
Median home value
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 31513 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 860.1 square miles in Baxley, Appling County, Georgia. The area is home to 16,084 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 31513 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31513 sits at $46,203 (34% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $26,216. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $76,100 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $738 per month, and 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31513 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 31513 sits relative to Georgia and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 31513

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31513.

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 31513, Baxley, 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

16,084

Population

860.1

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31513?

39.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 19.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$46,203

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$26,216

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31513 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,203 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,547

Total Housing Units

6,370

Occupied Units

1,177

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$76,100

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Baxley, GA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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