Folkston, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31537
Charlton County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,097
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,461
- Median income Near-median income area
- $157,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Folkston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31537 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31537 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Folkston, Charlton County, Georgia, home to 10,097 residents across 759.2 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31537 reports a modest median household income of $64,461 (8% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,779. Unemployment is 14.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,100 (35% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $539; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Georgia and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 31537.
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 31537
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Folkston, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31537.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance 10
Finance and insurance
10 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 31537, Folkston, 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
10,097
Population
759.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31537?
40.5
Median Age
58.1%
Male
41.9%
Female
1.2%
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?
$64,461
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$31,779
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 31537 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Folkston, 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)
$64,461 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
3,813housing units
3,813
Total Housing Units
3,496
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,100
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$539
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 137 business establishments in ZIP 31537, employing approximately 1,376 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,113,000.
137
Businesses
1,376
Employees
$54.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 21.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 13 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.6% |
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 31537, 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 (10,097 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 31537 in?
ZIP code 31537 (Folkston) is located in Charlton County, Georgia. Charlton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charlton-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31537?
ZIP code 31537 in Folkston, GA has a population of 10,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31537?
The median household income in ZIP 31537 is $64,461, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31537?
The median home value in ZIP 31537 is $157,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31537 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31537?
ZIP code 31537 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31537?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31537 are: Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (15), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31537?
In ZIP code 31537, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 31537?
In ZIP code 31537, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31537 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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