PlainZIP

Surrency, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31563

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

1,324
5/sq mi
$62,917
Median income
$97,100
Median home value
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31563 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Surrency, Appling County, Georgia, home to just 1,324 residents across 287.8 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31563 reports a modest median household income of $62,917 (11% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $29,713. Poverty here runs at 20.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $97,100 (60% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 85.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 31563, plus 2 more within Appling County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 31563, Surrency, 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

1,324

Population

287.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31563?

44.0

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 13.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$62,917

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$29,713

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31563 ranks nationally

Surrency, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,917 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

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

What does housing look like?

593

Total Housing Units

492

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$97,100

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 31563, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,689,000.

16

Businesses

167

Employees

$10.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 18.8%

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 31563 vs 31555 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
31555 Odum, GA 2,868 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Appling County

31513 standard
Baxley, GA
Pop: 16,084
31518 standard
Bristol, GA
Pop: 704

Related Areas

Appling County Surrency, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31563 in? ▼
ZIP code 31563 (Surrency) is located in Appling County, Georgia. Appling County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/appling-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31563? ▼
ZIP code 31563 in Surrency, GA has a population of 1,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31563? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31563 is $62,917, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31563? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31563 is $97,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31563? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31563 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31563? ▼
ZIP code 31563 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31563? ▼
In ZIP code 31563, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 31563? ▼
In ZIP code 31563, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31563? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31563 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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