PlainZIP

Waverly, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31565

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

1,841
5/sq mi
$61,778
Median income
$249,700
Median home value
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31565 covers 340.9 square miles in Waverly, Camden County, Georgia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,841 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31565 reports a modest median household income of $61,778 (12% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,192. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. Median home value sits at $249,700 (4% above the state average), median rent at $936 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Camden County, so you can benchmark 31565 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 31565

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waverly, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31565.

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 31565, Waverly, 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

1,841

Population

340.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31565?

47.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 9.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$61,778

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$35,192

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31565 ranks nationally

Waverly, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,778 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,126

Total Housing Units

1,006

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$249,700

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$936

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 31565, employing approximately 98 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,097,000.

27

Businesses

98

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 29.6%
Retail trade 7 25.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 11.1%

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 31565 vs 31520 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
31520 Brunswick, GA 22,336 11.9 mi

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Related Areas

Camden County Waverly, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31565 in? ▼
ZIP code 31565 (Waverly) 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 31565? ▼
ZIP code 31565 in Waverly, GA has a population of 1,841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31565? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31565 is $61,778, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31565? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31565 is $249,700, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31565? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31565 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31565? ▼
ZIP code 31565 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 98 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31565? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31565 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31565? ▼
In ZIP code 31565, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% 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 31565? ▼
In ZIP code 31565, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31565? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31565 is 8.4% 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.