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Hazlehurst, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31539

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

14,468
21/sq mi
$38,737
Median income
$119,300
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hazlehurst pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31539 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 698.9 square miles in Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis County, Georgia. The area is home to 14,468 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 31539 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31539 sits at $38,737 (45% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,775. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $119,300 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $646 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31539 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Jeff Davis County, so you can benchmark 31539 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 31539

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31539.

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 31539, Hazlehurst, 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

14,468

Population

698.9

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31539?

41.0

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 12.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

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?

$38,737

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$23,775

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31539 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,737 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,127

Total Housing Units

5,185

Occupied Units

942

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$119,300

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$646

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

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31539 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 135
2021 +4.9% 141
2022 +26.9% 179
2023 +14.9% 206
2024 -0.8% 205

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 251 business establishments in ZIP 31539, employing approximately 3,802 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,662,000.

251

Businesses

3,802

Employees

$172.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 23.1%
Accommodation and food services 31 12.3%
Manufacturing 26 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 8.8%
Finance and insurance 15 6.0%
Wholesale trade 13 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.2%
Construction 11 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 2.8%
Information 5 2.0%
Utilities 4 1.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.2%

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 31539 vs 31549 →

ZIP 31539 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 31539 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 31539 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 31539 ranks #3 of 3 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
31549 Lumber City, GA 2,239 10.0 mi
31532 Denton, GA 727 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jeff Davis County

31532 standard
Denton, GA
Pop: 727

Related Areas

Jeff Davis County Hazlehurst, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31539 in? ▼
ZIP code 31539 (Hazlehurst) is located in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. Jeff Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jeff-davis-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31539? ▼
ZIP code 31539 in Hazlehurst, GA has a population of 14,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31539? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31539 is $38,737, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31539? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31539 is $119,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31539? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31539 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31539? ▼
ZIP code 31539 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 3,802 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31539? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31539 are: Retail trade (58), Accommodation and food services (31), Manufacturing (26). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31539? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31539 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 31539? ▼
In ZIP code 31539, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 31539? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31539 is 21.7 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 31539? ▼
In ZIP code 31539, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31539? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31539 is 23.2% 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 Hazlehurst, 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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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