31544 ZIP Code — Jacksonville, GA

Telfair County, Georgia

ZIP code 31544 is located in Jacksonville, Georgia, within Telfair County. It covers approximately 103.00 square miles and serves a population of 423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31544

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 $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,158. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 31544 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

423

population

103.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jacksonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31060 Milan (10.1 mi) 31055 Mc Rae Helena (10.7 mi) 31549 Lumber City (11.6 mi) 31519 Broxton (11.8 mi) 31532 Denton (13.8 mi) 31798 Wray (16.3 mi) 31750 Fitzgerald (17.2 mi) 31539 Hazlehurst (18.2 mi) 31077 Rhine (18.3 mi) 31037 Mc Rae Helena (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	423
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	271

Geography
Land area	103.00 sq mi
Water area	1.87 sq mi
Latitude	31.8481
Longitude	-82.9430
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

423

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$58,158

Median household income

$25,498

Per capita income

$85,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

244

Housing units

5.6%

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	61	14.4%
18 and over	362	85.6%
65 and over	113	26.7%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

Black or African American 24%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	312	72.6%
Black or African American	103	24%
Two or more races	8	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 20.5%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	20.5%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	26.7%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
Median income	$58,158

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.6%

$50k–$100k 45.5%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	45.7%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	26.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.2%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	24	16.4%
Male householder, no spouse	18	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	22	15.1%
Households with children under 18	34	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	41.1%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	20.8%
Married	44.3%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	6.0%
Widowed	3.0%	1.8%
Divorced	8.9%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 52.0%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.0%
Kindergarten	9	9.0%
Elementary school	39	39.0%
High school	50	50.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 25.6%

Transportation & utilities 19.2%

Professional & management 16.7%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Education & healthcare 9.0%

Construction 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Retail trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.3%
Service	47.4%
Sales & office	1.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	30.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.3%
Government	26.3%
Self-employed	22.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.1%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.0

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	36.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	27.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	44.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	28.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.2%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	421	99.5%
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)	422	99.8%
Born in same state	422	99.8%
Born in different state	351	83.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	10.6%
French	29	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	3.1%
Polish	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	73.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31544

What city is ZIP code 31544 in?

ZIP code 31544 is primarily assigned to Jacksonville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31544 in?

ZIP code 31544 falls within Telfair County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31544?

6% 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 31544 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 31544 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 31544 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 31544 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31544 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 31544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 31544 in?

ZIP code 31544 observes the EST timezone.