31527 ZIP Code — Jekyll Island, GA

Glynn County, Georgia

ZIP code 31527 is located in Jekyll Island, Georgia, within Glynn County. It covers approximately 9.74 square miles and serves a population of 946 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31527

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $518,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,689. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 31527 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

946

population

9.74

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jekyll Island	Acceptable
Jekyll Island	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31520 Brunswick (6.1 mi) 31524 Brunswick (7.1 mi) 31522 Saint Simons Island (11.6 mi) 31565 Waverly (12.2 mi) 31523 Brunswick (15.5 mi) 31569 Woodbine (16.5 mi) 31558 Saint Marys (16.7 mi) 31525 Brunswick (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	946
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	9.74 sq mi
Water area	6.77 sq mi
Latitude	31.0667
Longitude	-81.4211
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	35.8%	43.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	53.6%	29.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	21.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.5%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

946

Population

People per sq mi

59.7

Median age

$72,689

Median household income

$49,295

Per capita income

$518,400

Median home value

$1,450

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,174

Housing units

49.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

35–44

45–54

180

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	946	100.0%
65 and over	393	41.5%
Median age	59.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Other race 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	902	93.2%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	2.3%
Other race	22	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	43.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	53.6%	29.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	21.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.5%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 47.8%

$75k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	47.8%
$75k–$100k	31.6%
$100k–$150k	2.1%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$72,689

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 32.1%

$500k–$1M 54.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$518,400
Median rent / month	$1,450
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	56.3%
Single-family detached	54.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	49.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.9%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	59.5%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	15.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	94.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	225	40.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	98	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	238	42.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	41.0%
Average household size	1.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	26.2%
Married	66.9%	34.5%
Separated	6.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	9.2%
Divorced	23.0%	30.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 16.0%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 31.4%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	49.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	93	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 28.0%

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Retail trade 24.7%

Construction 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	46.5%
Government	37.0%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	48.5%
High cholesterol	46.8%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	13.0%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	40.7%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	12.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	9.6%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.6%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	95.6%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	16.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.5%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	946	100.0%
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)	878	92.8%
Born in same state	878	92.8%
Born in different state	352	37.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	7.2%
Not a US citizen	59	86.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	112	11.8%
French	102	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	60	6.3%
German	12	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31527

What city is ZIP code 31527 in?

ZIP code 31527 is primarily assigned to Jekyll Island, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31527 in?

ZIP code 31527 falls within Glynn County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31527 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 31527 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31527?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 31527 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 31527 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 31527 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 31527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 31527 in?

ZIP code 31527 observes the EST timezone.