Jesup, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31545
Wayne County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,133
- 63/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,302
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jesup pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 63
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31545 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31545 (Jesup, GA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.1 in 2023 to 209.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31545 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jesup, Wayne County, Georgia, home to 16,133 residents across 256.5 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31545 reports a modest median household income of $48,302 (31% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,256. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,000 (34% below the average Georgia ZIP), and median rent is $873; owner occupancy is 65.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Wayne County, so 31545 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 31545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jesup, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31545.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 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 31545, Jesup, 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
16,133
Population
256.5
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31545?
35.1
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
5.1%
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?
$48,302
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$25,256
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31545 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Jesup, 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)
$48,302 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
6,872housing units
6,872
Total Housing Units
5,907
Occupied Units
965
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,000
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$873
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31545 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 150 |
| 2021 | +4.3% | 156 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 190 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 206 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 210 |
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 444 business establishments in ZIP 31545, employing approximately 6,186 people with a combined annual payroll of $277,816,000.
444
Businesses
6,186
Employees
$277.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 99 | 22.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 44 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.0% |
| Information | 8 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.6% |
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 31545 vs 31555 →
ZIP 31545 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31545
Jesup (31545)
16,133 residents
- 31546
Jesup (31546)
8,095 residents
- 31555 2,868
Odum (31555)
2,868 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31545 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31545 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31555
Odum (31555)
$70,516 median income
- 31546
Jesup (31546)
$66,912 median income
- 31545
Jesup (31545)
$48,302 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31545 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31545, 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 (16,133 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 31545 in?
ZIP code 31545 (Jesup) is located in Wayne County, Georgia. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31545?
ZIP code 31545 in Jesup, GA has a population of 16,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31545?
The median household income in ZIP 31545 is $48,302, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31545?
The median home value in ZIP 31545 is $160,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31545 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31545?
ZIP code 31545 has 444 business establishments employing approximately 6,186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31545 are: Retail trade (99), Health care and social assistance (77), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31545?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31545 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 31545?
In ZIP code 31545, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 31545?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31545 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31545?
In ZIP code 31545, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31545 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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