Nahunta, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31553

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

5,237
12/sq mi
$52,665
Median income
$99,700
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 443.8 square miles in Nahunta, Brantley County, Georgia. The area is home to 5,237 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 31553 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31553 sits at $52,665 (25% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $25,922. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $99,700 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $754 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Brantley County, so you can benchmark 31553 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 31553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31553.

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 31553, Nahunta, 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

5,237

Population

443.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31553?

42.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$52,665

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$25,922

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31553 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,665 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,135

Total Housing Units

1,875

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$99,700

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$754

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 31553, employing approximately 896 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,063,000.

96

Businesses

896

Employees

$41.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 12 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.5%
Construction 10 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 8 8.3%
Manufacturing 6 6.3%
Finance and insurance 6 6.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.1%

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
31542 Hoboken, GA 2,811 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31553 in?
ZIP code 31553 (Nahunta) is located in Brantley County, Georgia. Brantley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brantley-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31553?
ZIP code 31553 in Nahunta, GA has a population of 5,237 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31553?
The median household income in ZIP 31553 is $52,665, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31553?
The median home value in ZIP 31553 is $99,700, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31553 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31553?
ZIP code 31553 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 896 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31553 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (12), Transportation and warehousing (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31553?
In ZIP code 31553, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 31553?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31553 is 30.8 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 31553?
In ZIP code 31553, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31553 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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