ZIP Code 31537

ZIP code 31537 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 759.2 square miles in Folkston, Charlton County, Georgia. The area is home to 10,097 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 31537 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31537 sits at $64,461 (8% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,779. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 14.0%. On housing, the median home value is $157,100 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $539 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31537 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 31537 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 →