31055 ZIP Code — Mc Rae Helena, GA

Telfair County, Georgia

ZIP code 31055 is located in Mc Rae Helena, Georgia, within Telfair County. It covers approximately 133.64 square miles and serves a population of 6,535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 229.

About ZIP code 31055

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $38,083. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 31055 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,535

population

133.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31055. 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

31549 Lumber City (7.3 mi) 30411 Alamo (9.9 mi) 31544 Jacksonville (10.7 mi) 31037 Mc Rae Helena (11.8 mi) 31060 Milan (13 mi) 30428 Glenwood (15.6 mi) 31539 Hazlehurst (16.4 mi) 31011 Chauncey (16.7 mi) 31532 Denton (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,535
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	271

Geography
Land area	133.64 sq mi
Water area	1.43 sq mi
Latitude	31.9782
Longitude	-82.8448
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	229

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.9%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,535

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$38,083

Median household income

$15,535

Per capita income

$92,200

Median home value

$622

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

44.9%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

1,832

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

211

Under 5

135

234

5–9

150

700

10–14

451

197

15–19

126

123

20–24

413

25–34

265

635

35–44

408

487

45–54

314

280

55–59

180

147

60–64

308

65–74

198

134

75–84

110

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,115	32.4%
18 and over	4,420	67.6%
65 and over	906	13.9%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.2%

Black or African American 23.7%

Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

Two or more races 10.4%

Other race 7.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,194	40.2%
Black or African American	1,882	23.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,405	17.7%
Two or more races	825	10.4%
Other race	615	7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%
Asian	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.9%	67.3%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	24.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	6.4%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 27.4%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	27.4%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$38,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 35.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,200
Median rent / month	$622
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	39.6%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	26.9%
1950–1959	14.9%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.2%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	14.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.6%
Electricity	76.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	575	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	30	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	145	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	567	43.1%
Households with children under 18	422	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	572	43.4%
Average household size	3.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.4%	27.0%
Married	36.2%	30.4%
Separated	2.3%	5.1%
Widowed	4.2%	15.0%
Divorced	11.9%	22.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	98	4.8%
Kindergarten	89	4.3%
Elementary school	1,389	67.6%
High school	283	13.8%
College / grad school	197	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Manufacturing 22.1%

Retail trade 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Other services 7.2%

Public administration 6.5%

Construction 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Information 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	8.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.8%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 44.9%

Under 18 years 71.4%

18 and over 27.2%

Married-couple families 13.9%

Female-led households 51.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	9.6%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	38.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	35.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	41.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	29.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	327	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.9%
Under 18	43.3%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.6%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,189	94.7%
Spanish	645	10.4%
Other Indo-European	645	10.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,798	88.7%
Born in same state	5,767	88.2%
Born in different state	5,075	77.7%
Foreign born	31	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	737	11.3%
Not a US citizen	25	3.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	336	5.1%
French	319	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	152	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.2%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31055

What city is ZIP code 31055 in?

ZIP code 31055 is primarily assigned to Mc Rae Helena, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31055 in?

ZIP code 31055 falls within Telfair County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31055?

45% of residents in ZIP code 31055 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31055 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 31055 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31055?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31055?

Health data for ZIP code 31055 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 31055 in?

ZIP code 31055 observes the EST timezone.