31512 ZIP Code — Ambrose, GA

Coffee County, Georgia

ZIP code 31512 is located in Ambrose, Georgia, within Coffee County. It covers approximately 81.69 square miles and serves a population of 2,212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31512

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 $121,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,500. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31512 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,212

population

81.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31512 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31512

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ambrose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31798 Wray (7.3 mi) 31533 Douglas (10.2 mi) 31535 Douglas (11.1 mi) 31519 Broxton (12 mi) 31622 Alapaha (14.6 mi) 31774 Ocilla (15.1 mi) 31650 Willacoochee (15.6 mi) 31750 Fitzgerald (16.8 mi) 31567 West Green (19.4 mi) 31532 Denton (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,212
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	81.69 sq mi
Water area	1.95 sq mi
Latitude	31.5569
Longitude	-83.0188
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	51.9%	58.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	12.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,212

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$72,500

Median household income

$28,005

Per capita income

$121,400

Median home value

$538

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

867

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

158

Under 5

116

5–9

10–14

15–19

146

20–24

107

196

25–34

144

190

35–44

139

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

175

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	431	19.5%
18 and over	1,781	80.5%
65 and over	428	19.3%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%

Two or more races 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Black or African American 7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,805	74.4%
Two or more races	237	9.8%
Hispanic or Latino	214	8.8%
Black or African American	170	7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	58.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	12.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 2.9%

$75k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	2.9%
$75k–$100k	23.0%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$72,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.2%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,400
Median rent / month	$538
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	43.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	56.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.8%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	42.8%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	55.2%
3 or more	13.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	95.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	520	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	25	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	130	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	157	18.9%
Households with children under 18	283	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	305	36.7%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	9.8%
Married	55.2%	66.4%
Separated	3.5%	1.4%
Widowed	1.2%	16.4%
Divorced	15.3%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 5.5%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	118	34.6%
Kindergarten	2	0.6%
Elementary school	144	42.2%
High school	11	3.2%
College / grad school	66	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.2%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Wholesale trade 10.4%

Professional & management 10.1%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Construction 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Public administration 1.5%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.2%
Service	4.5%
Sales & office	41.8%
Natural resources & construction	24.2%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.3

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 87.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	11.9%
Supplemental Security	18.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,938	87.6%
Spanish	202	10.4%
Other Indo-European	202	10.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,997	90.3%
Born in same state	1,997	90.3%
Born in different state	1,824	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	215	9.7%
Not a US citizen	189	87.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	401	18.1%
Italian	45	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	1.6%
French	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31512

What city is ZIP code 31512 in?

ZIP code 31512 is primarily assigned to Ambrose, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31512 in?

ZIP code 31512 falls within Coffee County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31512?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31512?

19% of residents in ZIP code 31512 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31512?

The median home value in ZIP code 31512 is $121,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 31512?

ZIP code 31512 has an estimated population of 2,212 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31512 in?

ZIP code 31512 observes the EST timezone.