31513 ZIP Code — Baxley, GA

Appling County, Georgia

ZIP code 31513 is located in Baxley, Georgia, within Appling County. It covers approximately 327.25 square miles and serves a population of 15,910 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31513

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 $86,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $42,244. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31513 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

15,910

population

327.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31513 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31513

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31513. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baxley	Acceptable
Baxley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31563 Surrency (8.6 mi) 31555 Odum (14.9 mi) 31510 Alma (17 mi) 31539 Hazlehurst (19.1 mi) 31518 Bristol (19.1 mi) 31551 Mershon (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	15,910
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	327.25 sq mi
Water area	2.78 sq mi
Latitude	31.7620
Longitude	-82.3160
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

15,910

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$42,244

Median household income

$23,685

Per capita income

$86,100

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

5,708

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

511

Under 5

522

520

5–9

531

509

10–14

520

578

15–19

590

510

20–24

521

879

25–34

898

1,031

35–44

1,053

983

45–54

1,005

494

55–59

505

506

60–64

517

819

65–74

836

380

75–84

389

150

85+

153

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,863	24.3%
18 and over	12,047	75.7%
65 and over	2,727	17.1%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.2%

Black or African American 18%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Two or more races 5.7%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	11,153	65.2%
Black or African American	3,083	18%
Hispanic or Latino	1,199	7%
Two or more races	971	5.7%
Other race	499	2.9%
Asian	105	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	99	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$42,244

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.5%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,100
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	56.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	35.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	90.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,434	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	221	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	706	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,663	27.6%
Households with children under 18	2,039	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,811	30.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	21.8%
Married	63.3%	52.7%
Separated	2.0%	6.0%
Widowed	1.7%	9.5%
Divorced	8.2%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	271	7.6%
Kindergarten	151	4.2%
Elementary school	1,743	49.1%
High school	903	25.4%
College / grad school	485	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Retail trade 16.0%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Construction 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Public administration 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Professional & management 4.0%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 40.4%

18 and over 20.7%

Married-couple families 18.2%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	26.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	479	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,877	93.5%
Spanish	573	3.9%
Other Indo-European	495	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.1%
Other languages	54	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,835	93.2%
Born in same state	14,801	93.0%
Born in different state	12,291	77.3%
Foreign born	34	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,075	6.8%
Not a US citizen	314	29.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,884	11.8%
Italian	679	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	617	3.9%
English	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31513

What city is ZIP code 31513 in?

ZIP code 31513 is primarily assigned to Baxley, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31513 in?

ZIP code 31513 falls within Appling County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31513?

26% of residents in ZIP code 31513 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31513?

9% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 31513?

The median home value in ZIP code 31513 is $86,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31513?

The median household income in ZIP code 31513 is $42,244, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31513 in?

ZIP code 31513 observes the EST timezone.