31537 ZIP Code
Folkston, Georgia
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 31537 |
| City/Town: | Folkston |
| County: | Charlton |
| State: | Georgia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,155 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,159 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,962 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,801 |
| Median Home Value: | $112,900 |
| Land Area: | 544.8 sq miles
1411.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.9265, -82.1765 |
Population Information (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,155 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,919 | 58.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,236 | 41.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 473 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 426 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 490 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 658 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 559 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,818 | 17.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,444 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,331 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 525 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 644 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,105 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 578 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 104 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $112,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $684 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,801 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,368 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 433 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,414 | 71.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 954 | 28.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,549 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 450 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 690 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,419 | 45.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,617 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 445 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 709 | 9.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 219 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (31537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,159 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,517 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,347 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,962 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,581 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,116 | 90.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 442 | 9.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,066 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,010 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,012 | 24.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 94 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,941 | 58.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,498 | 34.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 99 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 104 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 448 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 126 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 449 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 145 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 84 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 201 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (31537 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 346 | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 142 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 383 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 243 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 774 | 23.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 568 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 404 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 410 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 42 | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 56 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (31537 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,940 | 95.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 56 | 1.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 43 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 63 | 1.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (31537 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 155 | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 311 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 777 | 18.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 43 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 670 | 16.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 216 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 57 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 90 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 359 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 662 | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 309 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 37 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 430 | 10.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.6% | 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 (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,726 | 76.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,142 | 50.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,823 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,571 | 15.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (31537 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,288 | 67.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,377 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 580 | 17.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 248 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 12 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 860 | 25.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (31537 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,324 | 61.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 202 | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 30 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 16 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 9 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,161 | 30.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 43 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (31537 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 142 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 543 | 14.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 689 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 615 | 16.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 454 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 433 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 349 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 53 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 510 | 13.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (31537 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 188 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 754 | 19.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,124 | 55.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 700 | 18.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 35 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (31537 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 342 | 10.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 77 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,929 | 87.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (31537 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 219 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,045 | 31.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,060 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,044 | 31.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (31537 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 649 | 26.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 491 | 20.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 291 | 12.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 360 | 14.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 327 | 13.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 187 | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 109 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (31537 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,143 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $417 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $684 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,368 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,377 | 40.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 372 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 878 | 26.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 795 | 23.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 949 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,179 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (31537 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,376 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,293 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,820 | 33.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 76 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 984 | 18.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,068 | 19.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (31537 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,849 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 112 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 103 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 782 | 42.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 371 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 481 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,513 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 777 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,297 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,735 | 18.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 129 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 975 | 56.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 631 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (31537 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,598 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,480 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 320 | 21.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,023 | 69.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 630 | 42.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 137 | 9.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (31537 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,791 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 113 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 364 | 322.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 364 | 322.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 364 | 322.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | 5.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 321 | 284.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (31537 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,682 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,224 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 458 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 388 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 41 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (31537 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,368 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,074 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Folkston, GA31537