31555 ZIP Code — Odum, GA

Wayne County, Georgia

ZIP code 31555 is located in Odum, Georgia, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 144.05 square miles and serves a population of 3,292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31555

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $53,438. 34% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31555 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,292

population

144.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31555 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31555

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31555. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Odum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31563 Surrency (6.5 mi) 31545 Jesup (10.6 mi) 31599 Jesup (13.3 mi) 31518 Bristol (14.6 mi) 31513 Baxley (14.9 mi) 31560 Screven (15 mi) 30427 Glennville (16.2 mi) 31551 Mershon (19 mi) 31316 Ludowici (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,292
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	305

Geography
Land area	144.05 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	31.7076
Longitude	-82.0711
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	51.0%	54.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	15.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,292

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$53,438

Median household income

$25,776

Per capita income

$94,600

Median home value

$1,047

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

963

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

230

20–24

182

227

25–34

178

122

35–44

342

45–54

269

192

55–59

151

139

60–64

109

183

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	462	14.0%
18 and over	2,830	86.0%
65 and over	465	14.1%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%

Black or African American 18.2%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,424	72.4%
Black or African American	609	18.2%
Two or more races	194	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	58	1.7%
Other race	46	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	54.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	28.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	15.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$53,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.7%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,600
Median rent / month	$1,047
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	52.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	32.1%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	91.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	726	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	138	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	271	23.3%
Households with children under 18	207	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	345	29.7%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.4%	14.9%
Married	55.1%	63.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	1.0%	5.6%
Divorced	3.5%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	12.4%
Kindergarten	38	8.0%
Elementary school	169	35.4%
High school	96	20.1%
College / grad school	115	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Construction 23.4%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Other services 10.3%

Professional & management 7.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Retail trade 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	16.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	26.8%
No insurance	25.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,115	94.6%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,223	97.9%
Born in same state	3,215	97.7%
Born in different state	2,764	84.0%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	69	2.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	463	14.1%
French	209	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31555

What city is ZIP code 31555 in?

ZIP code 31555 is primarily assigned to Odum, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31555 in?

ZIP code 31555 falls within Wayne County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31555?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 31555?

The median home value in ZIP code 31555 is $94,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 31555?

ZIP code 31555 has an estimated population of 3,292 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 31555?

The median household income in ZIP code 31555 is $53,438, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 31555 in?

ZIP code 31555 observes the EST timezone.