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Brantley County
Nahunta, GA
31553
31553 ZIP Code — Nahunta, GA
Brantley County, Georgia
ZIP code 31553 is located in
Nahunta ,
Georgia ,
within Brantley County .
It covers approximately 186.45 square miles and serves a population of
4,726 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 912 .
About ZIP code 31553
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $43,348. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 31553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,726
Population density
25 / sq mi
State FIPS
13
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
186.45 sq mi
Water area
1.58 sq mi
Latitude
31.1585
Longitude
-81.9707
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
912
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.0%
60.9%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
28.4%
26.3%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
12.8%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$43,348
Median household income
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,143 24.2% 18 and over 3,583 75.8% 65 and over 835 17.7% Median age 39.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.9%
Group Count % White 4,280 90.4% Black or African American 185 3.9% Two or more races 163 3.4% Asian 98 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 7 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.0%
60.9%
41.5%
$50k – $100k
28.4%
26.3%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
5.6%
12.8%
21.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.8% $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 17.5% $25k–$35k 15.9% $35k–$50k 7.2% $50k–$75k 16.5% $75k–$100k 13.3% $100k–$150k 15.8% $150k–$200k 0.2% Median income $43,348
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,300 Median rent / month $725 Owner occupied 69.2% Renter occupied 30.8% Vacant 13.7% Single-family detached 49.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 44.3% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 15.9% 2000–2009 15.6% 1990–1999 18.7% 1980–1989 16.3% 1970–1979 12.1% 1960–1969 6.0% 1950–1959 8.6% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 3.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 8.1% 2 bedrooms 16.4% 3 bedrooms 60.6% 4 bedrooms 13.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.7% 1 vehicle 34.0% 2 vehicles 38.9% 3 or more 17.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 92.9% Propane / LP gas 3.2% Wood 2.6% No fuel used 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 876 46.8% Cohabiting couple 213 11.4% Male householder, no spouse 332 17.8% Female householder, no spouse 449 24.0% Households with children under 18 756 40.4% Households with seniors (65+) 613 32.8% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.8% 21.2% Married 50.1% 47.4% Separated 0.0% 4.4% Widowed 3.6% 12.6% Divorced 9.5% 14.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.9% Bachelor's or higher 13.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 40 4.0% Elementary school 596 59.1% High school 293 29.0% College / grad school 80 7.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Transportation & utilities
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Public administration
2.3%
Professional & management
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.8% Service 16.4% Sales & office 15.5% Natural resources & construction 17.9% Production & transportation 29.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.1% Government 12.7% Self-employed 9.0% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.2% Carpool 10.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.7%
Female-led households
27.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.4% Retirement income 16.3% Supplemental Security 6.0% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 14.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 10.8% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.1% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 32.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.0% Depression 24.8% Fair or poor health 21.6% Poor mental health 18.5% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 23.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.0% Visited dentist 46.4% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 24.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 287 8.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.1% Under 18 7.3% 18–64 years 16.1% 65 and over 29.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.2% Public insurance 46.7% No insurance 14.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,505 95.3% 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) 4,662 98.6% Born in same state 4,632 98.0% Born in different state 3,592 76.0% Foreign born 30 0.6% Naturalized citizen 64 1.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 450 9.5% French 423 9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 253 5.4% English 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.6% Internet access 89.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31553
What city is ZIP code 31553 in?
ZIP code 31553 is primarily assigned to Nahunta, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31553 in?
ZIP code 31553 falls within Brantley County, Georgia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 31553?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31553?
18% of residents in ZIP code 31553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 31553 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 31553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31553?
The median home value in ZIP code 31553 is $96,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 31553 in?
ZIP code 31553 observes the EST timezone.
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