31308 ZIP Code — Ellabell, GA

Bryan County, Georgia

ZIP code 31308 is located in Ellabell, Georgia, within Bryan County. It covers approximately 84.39 square miles and serves a population of 8,550 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31308

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31308 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,550
population
84.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31308 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31308

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31308. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Ellabell Acceptable
Ellabell Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
31321 Pembroke (9.5 mi) 31302 Bloomingdale (10 mi) 30415 Brooklet (12.3 mi) 31312 Guyton (12.8 mi) 31322 Pooler (16 mi) 31407 Port Wentworth (17.8 mi) 31326 Rincon (18.4 mi) 31408 Savannah (18.5 mi) 31329 Springfield (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 8,550
Population density 101 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 029
Geography
Land area 84.39 sq mi
Water area 0.89 sq mi
Latitude 32.1778
Longitude -81.5011
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 912
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.6% 31.8% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 31.3% 32.0% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 29.6% 21.2%
Over $200k 3.8% 6.6% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,550
Population
101
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$62,500
Median household income
$42,968
Per capita income
$134,500
Median home value
$1,065
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
3,030
Housing units
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
195
Under 5
185
376
5–9
358
303
10–14
288
191
15–19
181
216
20–24
206
667
25–34
635
717
35–44
682
585
45–54
556
302
55–59
287
230
60–64
219
411
65–74
390
164
75–84
155
26
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,94822.8%
18 and over6,60277.2%
65 and over1,17113.7%
Median age39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%
Black or African American 14.8%
Two or more races 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
Other race 0.7%
GroupCount%
White6,56974.4%
Black or African American1,30814.8%
Two or more races5055.7%
Hispanic or Latino2853.2%
Asian1041.2%
Other race640.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.6% 31.8% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 31.3% 32.0% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 29.6% 21.2%
Over $200k 3.8% 6.6% 7.1%
Under $10k 8.3%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 7.4%
$25k–$35k 11.7%
$35k–$50k 6.8%
$50k–$75k 24.0%
$75k–$100k 16.0%
$100k–$150k 10.5%
$150k–$200k 8.3%
$200k+ 5.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.3%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k7.4%
$25k–$35k11.7%
$35k–$50k6.8%
$50k–$75k24.0%
$75k–$100k16.0%
$100k–$150k10.5%
$150k–$200k8.3%
$200k+5.0%
Median income$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%
$50k–$100k 20.4%
$100k–$150k 21.6%
$150k–$200k 19.6%
$200k–$300k 15.1%
$300k–$500k 8.4%
$500k–$1M 0.3%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$134,500
Median rent / month$1,065
Owner occupied83.9%
Renter occupied16.1%
Vacant11.2%
Single-family detached57.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes42.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.76

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–201917.8%
2000–200920.8%
1990–199923.4%
1980–198910.4%
1970–197913.4%
1960–19697.2%
1950–19591.3%
1940–19494.0%
1939 or earlier1.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.5%
2 bedrooms18.2%
3 bedrooms54.8%
4 bedrooms21.2%
5+ bedrooms5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle18.1%
2 vehicles40.9%
3 or more38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.9%
Electricity89.6%
Propane / LP gas3.8%
Wood0.8%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,71254.6%
Cohabiting couple3099.8%
Male householder, no spouse42713.6%
Female householder, no spouse69022.0%
Households with children under 181,09735.0%
Households with seniors (65+)98131.3%
Average household size2.72

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.6%20.1%
Married51.8%51.9%
Separated1.5%2.6%
Widowed3.6%8.1%
Divorced10.4%17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%
Some HS, no diploma 16.5%
HS graduate 47.7%
Some college, no degree 14.2%
Associate's degree 9.7%
Bachelor's degree 4.8%
Graduate / professional 1.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.3%
Bachelor's or higher6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1668.9%
Kindergarten1518.1%
Elementary school88147.3%
High school40021.5%
College / grad school26514.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 16.8%
Retail trade 13.3%
Education & healthcare 13.1%
Manufacturing 12.9%
Construction 12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%
Professional & management 8.8%
Other services 5.6%
Finance & real estate 3.7%
Public administration 2.4%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Agriculture & mining 0.5%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.2%
Service20.6%
Sales & office26.6%
Natural resources & construction15.2%
Production & transportation22.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.0%
Government8.8%
Self-employed7.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.3%
Carpool10.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.9%
Work from home4.2%
Other means3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)37.2

Poverty

All people 13.5%
Under 18 years 10.6%
18 and over 14.3%
Married-couple families 8.4%
Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.4%
Retirement income20.6%
Supplemental Security11.0%
Cash public assistance0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP15.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.5%
High blood pressure35.2%
High cholesterol33.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer5.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.5%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.6%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health17.6%
Poor mental health17.7%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.2%
Visited dentist55.8%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss19.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4566.9%
Disability%
Any disability19.5%
Under 184.6%
18–64 years16.0%
65 and over60.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.7%
Public insurance34.2%
No insurance13.7%
Uninsured under 193.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only8,17095.6%
Spanish1171.4%
Other Indo-European640.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages530.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)8,17895.6%
Born in same state8,04094.0%
Born in different state6,27873.4%
Foreign born1381.6%
Naturalized citizen3724.4%
Not a US citizen10628.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,21614.2%
Arab1,21314.2%
French8159.5%
Polish490.6%
AncestryCount%
English310.4%
Irish260.3%
Dutch160.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.7%
Internet access96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31308

What city is ZIP code 31308 in?

ZIP code 31308 is primarily assigned to Ellabell, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31308 in?

ZIP code 31308 falls within Bryan County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31308?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 31308 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 31308 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31308?

The median home value in ZIP code 31308 is $134,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 31308?

ZIP code 31308 has an estimated population of 8,550 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31308 in?

ZIP code 31308 observes the EST timezone.

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