PlainZIP

Kingsland, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31548

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

20,020
136/sq mi
$75,804
Median income
$250,600
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kingsland pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
136
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31548 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31548 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingsland, Camden County, Georgia, with 20,020 residents across 147.0 square miles, a density of 136 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31548 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,804 (8% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,293. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Housing costs here run $250,600 for a typical home value (4% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,247 a month; 68.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Camden County, so you can benchmark 31548 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 31548

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingsland, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31548.

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 31548, Kingsland, 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

20,020

Population

147.0

Area (sq mi)

136

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 31548?

34.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 18.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$75,804

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$35,293

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31548 ranks nationally

Kingsland, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,804 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,175

Total Housing Units

9,443

Occupied Units

732

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$250,600

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,247

Median Rent

1997

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31548 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 167
2021 +10.4% 184
2022 +22.5% 226
2023 +10.8% 250
2024 +6.4% 266

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 429 business establishments in ZIP 31548, employing approximately 4,470 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,375,000.

429

Businesses

4,470

Employees

$141.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 87 20.3%
Accommodation and food services 75 17.5%
Construction 47 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 47 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 39 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 4.9%
Finance and insurance 20 4.7%
Manufacturing 9 2.1%
Wholesale trade 9 2.1%
Information 6 1.4%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

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 31548 vs 31569 →

ZIP 31548 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 31548 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 31548 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 31548 ranks #2 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
31569 Woodbine, GA 5,580 7.9 mi
31547 Kings Bay, GA 1,293 8.2 mi
32097 Yulee, FL 15,616 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Camden County

31558 standard
Saint Marys, GA
Pop: 20,373
31569 standard
Woodbine, GA
Pop: 5,580
31565 standard
Waverly, GA
Pop: 1,841
31547 standard
Kings Bay, GA
Pop: 1,293
31568 standard
White Oak, GA
Pop: 1,273

Related Areas

Camden County Kingsland, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31548 in? ▼
ZIP code 31548 (Kingsland) is located in Camden County, Georgia. Camden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/camden-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31548? ▼
ZIP code 31548 in Kingsland, GA has a population of 20,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31548? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31548 is $75,804, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31548? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31548 is $250,600, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31548? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31548 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31548? ▼
ZIP code 31548 has 429 business establishments employing approximately 4,470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31548? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31548 are: Retail trade (87), Accommodation and food services (75), Construction (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31548? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31548 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 31548? ▼
In ZIP code 31548, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 31548? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31548 is 29.1 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 31548? ▼
In ZIP code 31548, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31548? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31548 is 10.2% 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.