31518 ZIP Code — Bristol, GA

Pierce County, Georgia

ZIP code 31518 is located in Bristol, Georgia, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 46.54 square miles and serves a population of 810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31518

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,807. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31518 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

810

population

46.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31518 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31518

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31518. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bristol	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31551 Mershon (5.8 mi) 31560 Screven (7.9 mi) 31557 Patterson (10.4 mi) 31516 Blackshear (13.8 mi) 31563 Surrency (14 mi) 31545 Jesup (14.4 mi) 31555 Odum (14.6 mi) 31510 Alma (17.3 mi) 31599 Jesup (17.9 mi) 31513 Baxley (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	810
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	229

Geography
Land area	46.54 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	31.5140
Longitude	-82.1720
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	42.6%	53.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	31.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

810

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$48,807

Median household income

$22,470

Per capita income

$206,500

Median home value

$533

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

15.3%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	18.1%
18 and over	663	81.9%
65 and over	129	15.9%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%

Two or more races 8.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Black or African American 3.3%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	694	80.1%
Two or more races	75	8.7%
Hispanic or Latino	56	6.5%
Black or African American	29	3.3%
Other race	12	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	53.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	31.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
Median income	$48,807

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,500
Median rent / month	$533
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	25.2%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	36.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	83.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	6.7%
Female householder, no spouse	94	37.2%
Households with children under 18	80	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	30.0%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.9%	21.4%
Married	48.0%	53.3%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	9.1%
Divorced	5.3%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	9.1%
Elementary school	52	28.0%
High school	85	45.7%
College / grad school	32	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.9%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Construction 15.9%

Retail trade 14.2%

Other services 14.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	21.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 39.5%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 49.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	27.4%
Uninsured under 19	37.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	802	99.0%
Spanish	54	6.7%
Other Indo-European	54	6.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	769	94.9%
Born in same state	750	92.6%
Born in different state	627	77.4%
Foreign born	19	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	41	5.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	128	15.8%
Italian	127	15.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	126	15.6%
English	14	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31518

What city is ZIP code 31518 in?

ZIP code 31518 is primarily assigned to Bristol, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31518 in?

ZIP code 31518 falls within Appling County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31518 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 31518 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31518?

18% of residents in ZIP code 31518 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31518 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 31518 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 31518?

ZIP code 31518 has an estimated population of 810 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 31518 in?

ZIP code 31518 observes the EST timezone.