31537 ZIP Code — Folkston, GA

Charlton County, Georgia

ZIP code 31537 is located in Folkston, Georgia, within Charlton County. It covers approximately 544.80 square miles and serves a population of 10,155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31537

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 $112,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $46,159. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (15%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31537 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.

10,155

population

544.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Folkston	Acceptable
Folkston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31542 Hoboken (15.1 mi) 31553 Nahunta (17.8 mi) 31550 Manor (18.5 mi) 31568 White Oak (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,155
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	544.80 sq mi
Water area	2.27 sq mi
Latitude	30.9262
Longitude	-82.0989
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	57.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	29.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

10,155

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$46,159

Median household income

$22,820

Per capita income

$112,900

Median home value

$684

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

2,847

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

276

Under 5

197

248

5–9

178

286

10–14

204

383

15–19

275

326

20–24

233

1,060

25–34

758

842

35–44

602

776

45–54

555

306

55–59

219

375

60–64

269

644

65–74

461

337

75–84

241

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,619	15.9%
18 and over	8,536	84.1%
65 and over	1,787	17.6%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.8%

Black or African American 34%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	5,941	57.8%
Black or African American	3,498	34%
Two or more races	448	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	126	1.2%
Other race	104	1%
Asian	99	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	57.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	29.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$46,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.9%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,900
Median rent / month	$684
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	30.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	87.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,377	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	318	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	878	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	795	23.6%
Households with children under 18	949	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,179	35.0%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.7%	31.5%
Married	33.9%	40.4%
Separated	3.8%	1.8%
Widowed	1.4%	14.3%
Divorced	18.3%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	112	6.1%
Kindergarten	103	5.6%
Elementary school	782	42.3%
High school	371	20.1%
College / grad school	481	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.9%

Retail trade 16.3%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Public administration 10.4%

Professional & management 8.7%

Construction 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.0%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	32.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.0%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 39.4%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 37.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	28.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	41.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	27.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	777	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,682	95.3%
Spanish	263	2.7%
Other Indo-European	243	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,791	96.4%
Born in same state	9,678	95.3%
Born in different state	5,299	52.2%
Foreign born	113	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	364	3.6%
Not a US citizen	4	1.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	799	7.9%
Arab	702	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	473	4.7%
English	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31537

What city is ZIP code 31537 in?

ZIP code 31537 is primarily assigned to Folkston, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31537 in?

ZIP code 31537 falls within Charlton County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31537?

21% of residents in ZIP code 31537 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31537?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 31537 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 31537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31537?

Health data for ZIP code 31537 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 31537 in?

ZIP code 31537 observes the EST timezone.