PlainZIP

Brunswick, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31525

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

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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, with 28,247 residents across 254.2 square miles, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31525 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $216,300 (10% below the state average), median rent at $1,260 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 31525 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Glynn County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 31525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brunswick, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31525.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31525, Brunswick, 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

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

Brunswick, GA 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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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

15

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 →

ZIP 31525 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 31525 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 31525 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 31525 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Glynn County

31520 standard
Brunswick, GA
Pop: 22,336
31522 standard
Saint Simons Island, GA
Pop: 14,447
31523 standard
Brunswick, GA
Pop: 13,229
31527 standard
Jekyll Island, GA
Pop: 805
31561 standard
Sea Island, GA
Pop: 298
31524 standard
Brunswick, GA
Pop: -

Related Areas

Glynn County Brunswick, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.