31549 ZIP Code — Lumber City, GA

Telfair County, Georgia

ZIP code 31549 is located in Lumber City, Georgia, within Telfair County. It covers approximately 117.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,643 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31549

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 $83,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($33,906) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31549 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,643

population

117.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lumber City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31055 Mc Rae Helena (7.3 mi) 31539 Hazlehurst (9.1 mi) 31544 Jacksonville (11.6 mi) 31532 Denton (12.2 mi) 30411 Alamo (15.2 mi) 31519 Broxton (16.8 mi) 30428 Glenwood (18.1 mi) 30473 Uvalda (18.3 mi) 31060 Milan (18.4 mi) 31037 Mc Rae Helena (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,643
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	271

Geography
Land area	117.63 sq mi
Water area	2.26 sq mi
Latitude	31.9041
Longitude	-82.7561
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	68.1%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	9.5%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,643

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$33,906

Median household income

$22,888

Per capita income

$83,000

Median home value

$471

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

639

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

122

45–54

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	314	19.1%
18 and over	1,329	80.9%
65 and over	381	23.2%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.7%

White 39.1%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	877	50.7%
White	676	39.1%
Two or more races	90	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	86	5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	16.5%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	9.5%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	2.4%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$33,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.6%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 2.9%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,000
Median rent / month	$471
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	37.4%
Single-family detached	58.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	35.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	39.6%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.0%
1 vehicle	43.3%
2 vehicles	20.2%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	87.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	244	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	28	5.6%
Female householder, no spouse	216	43.1%
Households with children under 18	103	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	232	46.3%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	45.9%
Married	44.6%	30.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	4.5%	20.2%
Divorced	3.6%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 48.7%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.3%
Kindergarten	13	2.9%
Elementary school	169	38.1%
High school	57	12.9%
College / grad school	185	41.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.5%

Retail trade 14.9%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Other services 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Construction 3.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	4.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	9.4%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	18.7%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	29.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	16.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.5%
Public insurance	55.5%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,625	98.9%
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)	1,618	98.5%
Born in same state	1,615	98.3%
Born in different state	1,308	79.6%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	52	3.2%
Italian	22	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	67.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31549

What city is ZIP code 31549 in?

ZIP code 31549 is primarily assigned to Lumber City, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31549 in?

ZIP code 31549 falls within Telfair County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31549?

5% 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 31549 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 31549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31549?

18% of residents in ZIP code 31549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31549?

Health data for ZIP code 31549 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 31549 in?

ZIP code 31549 observes the EST timezone.