31083 ZIP Code — Scotland, GA

Telfair County, Georgia

ZIP code 31083 is located in Scotland, Georgia, within Telfair County. It covers approximately 0.82 square miles and serves a population of 264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31083

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $46,250. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31083 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

264

population

0.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31083 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31083

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31083. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scotland	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	264
Population density	322 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	271

Geography
Land area	0.82 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	32.0356
Longitude	-82.8262
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

264

Population

322

People per sq mi

32.5

Median age

$46,250

Median household income

$14,284

Per capita income

$77,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	45.8%
18 and over	143	54.2%
65 and over	36	13.6%
Median age	32.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Black or African American 10.6%

Group	Count	%
White	236	89.4%
Black or African American	28	10.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 32.8%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	32.8%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
Median income	$46,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.6%

$50k–$100k 39.5%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	39.6%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	4.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	31.1%
1960–1969	30.2%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	46.9%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	6.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	98.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	26	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	15	23.4%
Male householder, no spouse	7	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	16	25.0%
Households with children under 18	34	53.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	50.0%
Average household size	4.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.2%	11.8%
Married	28.0%	38.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	22.6%	30.9%
Divorced	32.3%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.4%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	7.7%
Kindergarten	12	10.3%
Elementary school	73	62.4%
High school	22	18.8%
College / grad school	1	0.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 19.6%

Public administration 15.2%

Construction 13.0%

Professional & management 10.9%

Education & healthcare 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Retail trade 8.7%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	26.1%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.9%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.3

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.4%
Retirement income	7.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.5%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	37.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	26.9%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	27.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	43.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	27.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1	0.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.9%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	20.1%
Public insurance	75.0%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	250	94.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	264	100.0%
Born in same state	264	100.0%
Born in different state	258	97.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.2%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31083

What city is ZIP code 31083 in?

ZIP code 31083 is primarily assigned to Scotland, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31083 in?

ZIP code 31083 falls within Telfair County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31083 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 31083 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 31083 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 31083 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31083?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31083?

Health data for ZIP code 31083 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 31083 in?

ZIP code 31083 observes the EST timezone.