31037 ZIP Code — Mc Rae Helena, GA

Telfair County, Georgia

ZIP code 31037 is located in Mc Rae Helena, Georgia, within Telfair County. It covers approximately 65.72 square miles and serves a population of 3,531 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31037

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 $90,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,625. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31037 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,531

population

65.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Rae Helena	Acceptable
Mc Rae Helena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31011 Chauncey (7.5 mi) 30411 Alamo (7.7 mi) 31009 Cadwell (10.2 mi) 31055 Mc Rae Helena (11.8 mi) 31060 Milan (14 mi) 31075 Rentz (14.8 mi) 31023 Eastman (15.3 mi) 30428 Glenwood (15.5 mi) 31077 Rhine (18.1 mi) 31549 Lumber City (18.9 mi) 31544 Jacksonville (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,531
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	271

Geography
Land area	65.72 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	32.1268
Longitude	-82.9444
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	65.9%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,531

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$51,625

Median household income

$15,991

Per capita income

$90,100

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,036

Housing units

4.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

127

10–14

152

15–19

182

20–24

525

25–34

278

227

35–44

121

348

45–54

185

171

55–59

181

60–64

239

65–74

127

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	350	9.9%
18 and over	3,181	90.1%
65 and over	509	14.4%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.4%

Black or African American 38.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 5.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,782	47.4%
Black or African American	1,464	38.9%
Hispanic or Latino	228	6.1%
Other race	216	5.7%
Two or more races	61	1.6%
Asian	4	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
Median income	$51,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 45.8%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,100
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	33.0%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	91.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	409	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	167	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	192	24.5%
Households with children under 18	179	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	34.8%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.6%	47.5%
Married	24.9%	35.6%
Separated	2.6%	1.5%
Widowed	2.5%	1.2%
Divorced	6.4%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 23.2%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.7%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	192	57.1%
High school	90	26.8%
College / grad school	48	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.5%

Construction 14.9%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Wholesale trade 11.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Other services 7.7%

Professional & management 4.1%

Public administration 2.6%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	4.2%
Sales & office	30.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.4%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.9%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	31.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	41.5%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	28.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,445	97.6%
Spanish	109	3.2%
Other Indo-European	94	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,397	96.2%
Born in same state	3,343	94.7%
Born in different state	2,835	80.3%
Foreign born	54	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	134	3.8%
Not a US citizen	46	34.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	241	6.8%
French	85	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.2%
Internet access	73.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31037

What city is ZIP code 31037 in?

ZIP code 31037 is primarily assigned to Mc Rae Helena, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31037 in?

ZIP code 31037 falls within Dodge County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31037 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 31037 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31037?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 31037 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 31037 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31037?

The median home value in ZIP code 31037 is $90,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 31037 in?

ZIP code 31037 observes the EST timezone.