31503 ZIP Code
Waycross, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31503 |
| City/Town: | Waycross |
| County: | Ware |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,394 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,559 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,209 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,926 |
| Median Home Value: | $105,400 |
| Land Area: | 337.9 sq miles
875.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.5 sq miles
14.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.1769, -82.4013 |
Population Information (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,394 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,674 | 52.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,720 | 47.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,159 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,475 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,469 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,562 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,333 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,167 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,549 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,407 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,448 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,538 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,943 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,037 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 307 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $105,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $787 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,926 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,455 | 83.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,471 | 16.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,161 | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,294 | 30.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,396 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,057 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,376 | 15.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,514 | 42.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,650 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 989 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,078 | 7.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 732 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,559 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,464 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,585 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,209 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,818 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,415 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 403 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,013 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,288 | 74.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,504 | 17.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 590 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,067 | 71.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,449 | 19.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 408 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 255 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,135 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,079 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,640 | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 997 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 160 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 125 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 358 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 541 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 640 | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 691 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 934 | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 892 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,617 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,032 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 814 | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 172 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 122 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,054 | 83.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 744 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 26 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 136 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 363 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 96 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 718 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,106 | 13.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 380 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 909 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 512 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 119 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 333 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 614 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,888 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 420 | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 642 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 678 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,725 | 74.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,445 | 42.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,156 | 40.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,626 | 16.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,203 | 69.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,719 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,426 | 19.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 611 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 157 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,089 | 14.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,254 | 58.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 47 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 134 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 306 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 70 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 111 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,925 | 32.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 59 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 550 | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,118 | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,692 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,837 | 20.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,213 | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 914 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 888 | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 404 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 283 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 247 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 415 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,738 | 19.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,710 | 64.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 701 | 7.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 115 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 450 | 6.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 304 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,474 | 86.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 49 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 178 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 533 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,803 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,793 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,326 | 17.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,270 | 24.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,232 | 23.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 780 | 15.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 774 | 15.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 789 | 15.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 158 | 3.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 158 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,069 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $381 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $787 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.38 |
Households (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,455 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,266 | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 937 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,511 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,452 | 32.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,083 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,220 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.55 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,511 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,951 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,567 | 37.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 440 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,301 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,481 | 26.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,935 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 238 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 387 | 7.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,295 | 46.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,484 | 30.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 531 | 10.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,197 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 883 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,351 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,665 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 304 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,444 | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 917 | 34.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,429 | 91.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,648 | 7.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 909 | 55.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 638 | 38.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 260 | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 101 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,667 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 134 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 727 | 542.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 727 | 542.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 727 | 542.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 47.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 11.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 337 | 251.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,235 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,714 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,521 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,078 | 5.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 258 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 152 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,455 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,863 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Waycross, GA31503