Odum, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31555

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

2,868
8/sq mi
$70,516
Median income
$96,500
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Odum pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31555 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31555 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 382.4 square miles in Odum, Wayne County, Georgia. The area is home to 2,868 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 31555 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31555 sits at $70,516 (0% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $28,196. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $96,500 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $1,151 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31555 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 31555 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 31555

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31555.

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 31555, Odum, 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

2,868

Population

382.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31555?

43.1

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 15.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$70,516

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$28,196

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31555 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,516 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,236

Total Housing Units

999

Occupied Units

237

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$96,500

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$1,151

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 31555, employing approximately 193 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,503,000.

33

Businesses

193

Employees

$8.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 48.5%
Retail trade 5 15.2%
Manufacturing 3 9.1%

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 31555 vs 31563 →

ZIP 31555 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 31555 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31555 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 31555 ranks the highest 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
31563 Surrency, GA 1,324 7.2 mi
31545 Jesup, GA 16,133 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31555 in?
ZIP code 31555 (Odum) 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 31555?
ZIP code 31555 in Odum, GA has a population of 2,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31555?
The median household income in ZIP 31555 is $70,516, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31555?
The median home value in ZIP 31555 is $96,500, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31555 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31555?
ZIP code 31555 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31555?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31555 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (5), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31555?
In ZIP code 31555, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 31555?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31555 is 31.2 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 31555?
In ZIP code 31555, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31555 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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