31551 ZIP Code — Mershon, GA

Pierce County, Georgia

ZIP code 31551 is located in Mershon, Georgia, within Pierce County. It covers approximately 68.06 square miles and serves a population of 982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31551

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,676. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 31551 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

982

population

68.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31551 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31551

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mershon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31518 Bristol (5.8 mi) 31516 Blackshear (11.4 mi) 31510 Alma (12.4 mi) 31557 Patterson (12.4 mi) 31560 Screven (13.3 mi) 31563 Surrency (16.5 mi) 31501 Waycross (18.6 mi) 31555 Odum (19 mi) 31513 Baxley (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	982
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	229

Geography
Land area	68.06 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	31.4879
Longitude	-82.2654
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	53.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	31.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

982

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$43,676

Median household income

$25,699

Per capita income

$185,300

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

424

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	186	18.9%
18 and over	796	81.1%
65 and over	278	28.3%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 9.5%

Group	Count	%
White	889	90.5%
Two or more races	93	9.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	53.6%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	31.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
Median income	$43,676

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 31.7%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 41.2%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,300
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	23.4%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	74.9%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	68.4%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	85.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	222	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	21	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	70	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	51	14.0%
Households with children under 18	96	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	51.1%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	12.0%
Married	61.3%	58.8%
Separated	13.1%	5.1%
Widowed	2.1%	11.6%
Divorced	0.0%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	31	18.7%
Elementary school	104	62.7%
High school	9	5.4%
College / grad school	22	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.5%

Transportation & utilities 17.8%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Construction 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Other services 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	23.8%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	2.6%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 14.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	13.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	54.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	940	95.7%
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)	982	100.0%
Born in same state	982	100.0%
Born in different state	915	93.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	14.6%
French	131	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	45	4.6%
Italian	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31551

What city is ZIP code 31551 in?

ZIP code 31551 is primarily assigned to Mershon, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31551 in?

ZIP code 31551 falls within Pierce County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31551 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 31551 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 31551 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 31551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 31551 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 31551 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31551?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 31551 in?

ZIP code 31551 observes the EST timezone.