31522 ZIP Code
Saint Simons Island, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31522 |
| City/Town: | Saint Simons Island |
| County: | Glynn |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,453 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,738 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,028 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,039 |
| Median Home Value: | $456,400 |
| Land Area: | 53.4 sq miles
138.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 16.6 sq miles
42.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.2573, -81.3420 |
Population Information (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,453 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,151 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,302 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 58.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 699 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 559 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 495 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 655 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 655 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,362 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,342 | 7.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,029 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,291 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,552 | 8.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,191 | 24.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,932 | 11.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 691 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $456,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,509 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,039 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,928 | 65.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,111 | 34.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,626 | 83.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,302 | 16.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,390 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 208 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 401 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,176 | 15.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,430 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,320 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,716 | 32.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,139 | 21.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31522 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,738 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $146,996 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $118,821 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,028 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,738 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,543 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 195 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,830 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,827 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 895 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 780 | 10.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,409 | 94.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 263 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 123 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 87 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 181 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 384 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 278 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 431 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 94 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 248 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31522 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 198 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 182 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 155 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 428 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 496 | 6.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,428 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,096 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,554 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 998 | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,393 | 17.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31522 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,617 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 349 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 107 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 213 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,123 | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31522 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 469 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 647 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 90 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 862 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 216 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 515 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,361 | 18.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,317 | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,136 | 15.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 313 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 463 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.9% | 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 (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,504 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,919 | 74.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,662 | 43.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 723 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31522 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,047 | 63.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,141 | 52.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,495 | 44.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 232 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 47 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 148 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31522 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,546 | 62.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 748 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 385 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 425 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,080 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 590 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,045 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 214 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31522 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,253 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,334 | 19.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,239 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,585 | 21.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,744 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 671 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 527 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 458 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 206 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31522 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 321 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 671 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,841 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,094 | 42.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,411 | 20.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 701 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31522 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 900 | 11.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 79 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,881 | 86.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 47 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31522 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 215 | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,489 | 31.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,642 | 45.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,582 | 20.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31522 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 42 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 134 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 47 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 147 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,091 | 16.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,424 | 36.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,053 | 31.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 688 | 10.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31522 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,108 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $740 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,509 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,928 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,764 | 60.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 984 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 980 | 12.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,925 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,257 | 15.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,315 | 54.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.64 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31522 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,226 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,387 | 19.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,858 | 67.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 309 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 658 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,369 | 18.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31522 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,534 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 265 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 46 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 876 | 34.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 804 | 31.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 543 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,201 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,435 | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,227 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,909 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 32 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 644 | 33.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,233 | 64.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31522 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,277 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,044 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 611 | 29.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,410 | 69.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 575 | 28.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,817 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 122 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 636 | 521.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 636 | 521.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 636 | 521.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 203 | 166.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 98 | 80.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 82 | 67.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 122 | 100.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31522 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,754 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,243 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 511 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 222 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 279 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31522 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,928 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,720 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Saint Simons Island, GA31522