Mershon, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31551

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

1,020
6/sq mi
$45,565
Median income
$75,500
Median home value
5.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31551 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31551 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 185.5 square miles in Mershon, Pierce County, Georgia. The area is home to 1,020 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 31551 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31551 sits at $45,565 (35% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $23,631. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $75,500 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $845 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31551 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Pierce County, so you can benchmark 31551 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 →

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 31551, Mershon, 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

1,020

Population

185.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31551?

44.7

Median Age

41.2%

Male

58.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$45,565

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$23,631

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31551 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,565 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.5%

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

What does housing look like?

462

Total Housing Units

396

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$75,500

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$845

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 31551, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,989,000.

6

Businesses

54

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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
31518 Bristol, GA 704 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31551 in?
ZIP code 31551 (Mershon) is located in Pierce County, Georgia. Pierce County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pierce-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31551?
ZIP code 31551 in Mershon, GA has a population of 1,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31551?
The median household income in ZIP 31551 is $45,565, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31551?
The median home value in ZIP 31551 is $75,500, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31551 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31551?
ZIP code 31551 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31551?
In ZIP code 31551, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31551?
In ZIP code 31551, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31551 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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