Brunswick, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31525

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

28,247
111/sq mi: $69,493
Median income: $216,300
Median home value: 23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brunswick pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 48th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 111
people per sq mi: 59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31525 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 254.2 square miles in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia. The area is home to 28,247 residents, producing a population density of 111 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 31525 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31525 sits at $69,493 (1% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $33,187. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $216,300 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,260 per month, and 59.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31525 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Glynn County, so you can benchmark 31525 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 31525

Retail trade

118
Accommodation and food services

79
Health care and social assistance

59
Construction

55
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

48

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31525, Brunswick, GA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

28,247

Population

254.2

Area (sq mi)

111

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard

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Who lives in ZIP 31525?

39.0

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 61.3%

African American 25.1%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$69,493

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$33,187

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31525 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,493 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,065

Total Housing Units

11,729

Occupied Units

1,336

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.2%

Renter 40.8%

$216,300

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,260

Median Rent

1991

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31525 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.6%	159
2021	+10.2%	175
2022	+16.4%	204
2023	+17.0%	238
2024	+2.1%	243

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 598 business establishments in ZIP 31525, employing approximately 8,135 people with a combined annual payroll of $342,029,000.

598

Businesses

8,135

Employees

$342.0M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	118	19.7%
Accommodation and food services	79	13.2%
Health care and social assistance	59	9.9%
Construction	55	9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	48	8.0%
Other services (except public administration)	47	7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing	41	6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	31	5.2%
Finance and insurance	30	5.0%
Manufacturing	20	3.3%
Wholesale trade	19	3.2%
Transportation and warehousing	19	3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	11	1.8%
Information	10	1.7%
Educational services	8	1.3%

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 31525 vs 31524 →

31525

28,247
31520

22,336
31523

13,229
31305

5,989

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31525 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

31523

$88,988
31525

$69,493
31305

$43,138
31520

$40,071

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31525 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
31524	Brunswick, GA	0	5.8 mi
31520	Brunswick, GA	22,336	9.2 mi
31523	Brunswick, GA	13,229	8.7 mi
31305	Darien, GA	5,989	9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31525 in? ▼

ZIP code 31525 (Brunswick) is located in Glynn County, Georgia. Glynn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/glynn-ga.

What is the population of ZIP code 31525? ▼

ZIP code 31525 in Brunswick, GA has a population of 28,247 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 31525? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 31525 is $69,493, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 31525? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 31525 is $216,300, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31525? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 31525 is White at 61.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 31525? ▼

ZIP code 31525 has 598 business establishments employing approximately 8,135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 31525? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31525 are: Retail trade (118), Accommodation and food services (79), Health care and social assistance (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 31525? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31525 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 31525? ▼

In ZIP code 31525, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 31525? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31525 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31525? ▼

In ZIP code 31525, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31525? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 31525 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.