31525 ZIP Code — Brunswick, GA
Glynn County, Georgia
ZIP code 31525 is located in Brunswick, Georgia, within Glynn County. It covers approximately 98.31 square miles and serves a population of 29,500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.
About ZIP code 31525
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 $183,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $64,856. 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
29,500
population
98.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31525 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31525
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brunswick | Acceptable |
| Brunswick | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31305 Darien (6.5 mi)
31523 Brunswick (8.3 mi)
31524 Brunswick (11.6 mi)
31522 Saint Simons Island (11.9 mi)
31520 Brunswick (12.4 mi)
31331 Townsend (17.7 mi)
31527 Jekyll Island (18.2 mi)
31565 Waverly (18.6 mi)
31543 Hortense (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,500 |
| Population density | 300 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 127 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 98.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.3149 |
| Longitude | -81.5222 |
| 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 | 41.4% | 43.9% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 29.5% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 21.1% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
29,500
Population
300
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$64,856
Median household income
$30,430
Per capita income
$183,200
Median home value
$1,118
Median monthly rent
62.0%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
7,919
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
775
Under 5
971
657
5–9
824
1,152
10–14
1,444
829
15–19
1,039
985
20–24
1,234
1,842
25–34
2,308
1,583
35–44
1,984
1,595
45–54
1,999
807
55–59
1,011
840
60–64
1,053
1,294
65–74
1,621
508
75–84
636
226
85+
283
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,926 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 22,574 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,568 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.1%
Black or African American
23.6%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
2.2%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,609 | 64.1% |
| Black or African American | 7,230 | 23.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,639 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,076 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 686 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 205 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.4% | 43.9% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 29.5% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 21.1% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $64,856 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
21.2%
$200k–$300k
27.7%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,118 |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 58.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 16.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.0% |
| Electricity | 90.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,822 | 43.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 673 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,126 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,475 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,432 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,411 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 30.2% |
| Married | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 256 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 144 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,498 | 46.2% |
| High school | 1,846 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,834 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Retail trade
16.5%
Professional & management
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Public administration
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
4.6%
Construction
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.0% |
| Service | 21.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.6% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.4% |
| Carpool | 12.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.4%
Under 18 years
25.9%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
18.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 21.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 54.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,842 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 38.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.6% |
| No insurance | 14.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,754 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 972 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 832 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,659 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,259 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 16,824 | 57.0% |
| Foreign born | 400 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,841 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 698 | 37.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,832 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 2,418 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,484 | 5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 270 | 0.9% |
| English | 135 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 54 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31525
What city is ZIP code 31525 in?
ZIP code 31525 is primarily assigned to Brunswick, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31525 in?
ZIP code 31525 falls within Glynn County, Georgia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31525?
The median home value in ZIP code 31525 is $183,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 31525?
ZIP code 31525 has an estimated population of 29,500 residents, with a density of 300 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 31525?
The median household income in ZIP code 31525 is $64,856, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 31525 in?
ZIP code 31525 observes the EST timezone.