31520 ZIP Code
Brunswick, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31520 |
| City/Town: | Brunswick |
| County: | Glynn |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,264 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,181 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,247 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,795 |
| Median Home Value: | $121,300 |
| Land Area: | 20.2 sq miles
52.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.1781, -81.4876 |
Population Information (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,264 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,342 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,922 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,485 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,816 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,136 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,551 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,070 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,154 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,950 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,198 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,520 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,445 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,009 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,280 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 650 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $121,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $881 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,795 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,958 | 83.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,837 | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,995 | 44.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,963 | 55.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,206 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 697 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,241 | 14.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,578 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,783 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,237 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,879 | 12.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 791 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,181 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,588 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $46,778 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,247 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,596 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,903 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 693 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,881 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,327 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 919 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 572 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 85 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,373 | 37.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,115 | 49.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 452 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 734 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,496 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,187 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,992 | 8.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,099 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 107 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 778 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31520 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 890 | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 726 | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,654 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,169 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,493 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,107 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 912 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 468 | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 173 | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 366 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31520 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,608 | 74.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,108 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 48 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 163 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 335 | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 209 | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31520 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 581 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 551 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 99 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,243 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 484 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 76 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 299 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,073 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,951 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,760 | 19.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 449 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 271 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.9% | 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 (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,422 | 73.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,329 | 37.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,125 | 45.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,131 | 23.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31520 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,903 | 65.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,940 | 44.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,690 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,011 | 11.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 487 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,646 | 29.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31520 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,263 | 67.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 312 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 875 | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 388 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 564 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 234 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 336 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 798 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31520 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 118 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,013 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,039 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,063 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,067 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,450 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,267 | 21.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,065 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,667 | 15.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31520 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 173 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,224 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,884 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,305 | 49.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 835 | 7.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 374 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31520 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,193 | 13.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 192 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,356 | 82.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 202 | 2.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31520 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,182 | 13.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,322 | 48.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,455 | 27.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 999 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31520 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 596 | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,044 | 26.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 872 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 579 | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 441 | 11.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 310 | 7.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 107 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,073 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $348 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $881 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,958 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,399 | 26.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 537 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,684 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,207 | 47.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,612 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,013 | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31520 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,277 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,085 | 49.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,631 | 31.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 239 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,107 | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,804 | 46.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31520 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,044 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 443 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 403 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,232 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,258 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 708 | 14.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,961 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 779 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,553 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,288 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 80 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,704 | 51.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,504 | 45.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31520 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,222 | 81.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,812 | 17.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,575 | 67.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,229 | 32.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 384 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,719 | 93.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 260 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,545 | 594.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,545 | 594.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,545 | 594.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 129 | 49.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,060 | 407.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31520 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,779 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,590 | 89.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,189 | 10.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,586 | 7.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 279 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 281 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 43 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31520 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,958 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,477 | 83.5% | 89.4% |
Brunswick, GA31520