31542 ZIP Code — Hoboken, GA

Brantley County, Georgia

ZIP code 31542 is located in Hoboken, Georgia, within Brantley County. It covers approximately 81.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31542

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $46,496. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,906

population

81.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hoboken	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31553 Nahunta (9 mi) 31503 Waycross (14.3 mi) 31516 Blackshear (14.5 mi) 31501 Waycross (14.6 mi) 31537 Folkston (15.1 mi) 31557 Patterson (16.1 mi) 31566 Waynesville (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,906
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	81.36 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	31.1439
Longitude	-82.1213
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	54.2%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	12.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,906

Population

People per sq mi

28.8

Median age

$46,496

Median household income

$19,950

Per capita income

$112,300

Median home value

$499

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

977

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

231

Under 5

212

138

5–9

126

100

10–14

124

15–19

113

116

20–24

106

181

25–34

165

142

35–44

131

129

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,026	35.3%
18 and over	1,880	64.7%
65 and over	331	11.4%
Median age	28.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,871	98.8%
Black or African American	35	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	12.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 22.8%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	22.8%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$46,496

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.7%

$50k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,300
Median rent / month	$499
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	56.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	23.4%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	96.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	509	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	140	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	239	26.1%
Households with children under 18	325	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	253	27.7%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	23.0%
Married	50.3%	55.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	11.7%
Divorced	10.7%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	143	15.8%
Kindergarten	58	6.4%
Elementary school	358	39.5%
High school	158	17.4%
College / grad school	190	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.9%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Public administration 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Education & healthcare 6.1%

Other services 5.2%

Professional & management 4.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.0%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	47.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.5%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,463	84.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,906	100.0%
Born in same state	2,906	100.0%
Born in different state	2,470	85.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	317	10.9%
French	146	5%
Italian	99	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	0.6%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31542

What city is ZIP code 31542 in?

ZIP code 31542 is primarily assigned to Hoboken, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31542 in?

ZIP code 31542 falls within Brantley County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31542 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 31542 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31542?

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 typical home value in ZIP code 31542?

The median home value in ZIP code 31542 is $112,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31542?

The median household income in ZIP code 31542 is $46,496, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31542 in?

ZIP code 31542 observes the EST timezone.