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Jesup, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31546

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

8,095
18/sq mi
$66,912
Median income
$207,900
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jesup pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31546 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31546 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jesup, Wayne County, Georgia, home to 8,095 residents across 439.9 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31546 reports a modest median household income of $66,912 (5% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,332. Local economic indicators show a 22.4% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $207,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $818 per month, and 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 31546 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 31546

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jesup, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31546.

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 31546, 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

8,095

Population

439.9

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31546?

43.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 18.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$66,912

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$29,332

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31546 ranks nationally

Jesup, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,912 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,109

Total Housing Units

2,778

Occupied Units

331

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$207,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$818

Median Rent

1978

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31546 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 143
2021 +10.6% 158
2022 +24.7% 197
2023 +4.7% 206
2024 +8.8% 224

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 100 business establishments in ZIP 31546, employing approximately 773 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,962,000.

100

Businesses

773

Employees

$40.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 14.0%
Retail trade 13 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 8 8.0%
Finance and insurance 6 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.0%
Wholesale trade 3 3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
31545 Jesup, GA 16,133 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31546 in? ▼
ZIP code 31546 (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 31546? ▼
ZIP code 31546 in Jesup, GA has a population of 8,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31546? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31546 is $66,912, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31546? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31546 is $207,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31546? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31546 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31546? ▼
ZIP code 31546 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31546? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31546 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Retail trade (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31546? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31546 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 31546? ▼
In ZIP code 31546, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 31546? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31546 is 25.5 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 31546? ▼
In ZIP code 31546, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31546? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31546 is 22.4% 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.