31562 ZIP Code — Saint George, GA

Charlton County, Georgia

ZIP code 31562 is located in Saint George, Georgia, within Charlton County. It covers approximately 153.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,481 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31562

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 $87,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($42,292) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,481
population
153.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31562 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31562

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City Status
Saint George Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
32046 Hilliard (15.6 mi) 32009 Bryceville (15.7 mi) 32011 Callahan (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,481
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 13
County FIPS 049
Geography
Land area 153.33 sq mi
Water area 0.13 sq mi
Latitude 30.5891
Longitude -82.1228
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 52.9% 57.1% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 32.0% 29.1% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 12.1% 21.2%
Over $200k 3.4% 1.7% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,481
Population
16
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$42,292
Median household income
$22,170
Per capita income
$87,300
Median home value
$971
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
21.6%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
834
Housing units
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
59
Under 5
43
99
5–9
72
148
10–14
108
210
15–19
153
47
20–24
35
98
25–34
72
122
35–44
89
283
45–54
207
95
55–59
69
108
60–64
78
48
65–74
35
105
75–84
76
13
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1868827.7%
18 and over1,79372.3%
65 and over28611.5%
Median age38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or more races 10.1%
Black or African American 3.7%
Other race 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,04573.9%
Hispanic or Latino28810.4%
Two or more races28110.1%
Black or African American1033.7%
Other race421.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native100.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.9% 57.1% 41.5%
$50k – $100k 32.0% 29.1% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 12.1% 21.2%
Over $200k 3.4% 1.7% 7.1%
Under $10k 9.9%
$10k–$15k 11.6%
$15k–$25k 12.9%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 13.0%
$50k–$75k 11.2%
$75k–$100k 9.6%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$200k+ 8.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.9%
$10k–$15k11.6%
$15k–$25k12.9%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k13.0%
$50k–$75k11.2%
$75k–$100k9.6%
$100k–$150k14.8%
$200k+8.8%
Median income$42,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.3%
$50k–$100k 23.8%
$100k–$150k 5.9%
$150k–$200k 19.1%
$200k–$300k 10.2%
$300k–$500k 12.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$87,300
Median rent / month$971
Owner occupied85.9%
Renter occupied14.1%
Vacant24.2%
Single-family detached47.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes51.3%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)3.78

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20198.2%
2000–200910.7%
1990–199918.1%
1980–198924.1%
1970–197921.3%
1960–19699.2%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19493.3%
1939 or earlier4.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms9.2%
3 bedrooms64.5%
4 bedrooms18.5%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.1%
1 vehicle39.1%
2 vehicles26.6%
3 or more33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.6%
Electricity81.9%
Propane / LP gas13.8%
Wood1.7%
No fuel used1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family34148.2%
Cohabiting couple314.4%
Male householder, no spouse17324.4%
Female householder, no spouse16323.0%
Households with children under 1817925.3%
Households with seniors (65+)17624.9%
Average household size3.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.2%30.9%
Married38.8%43.6%
Separated5.8%1.7%
Widowed5.7%16.6%
Divorced4.5%7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.9%
Some HS, no diploma 7.8%
HS graduate 45.5%
Some college, no degree 14.4%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 10.7%
Graduate / professional 0.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.3%
Bachelor's or higher10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool366.1%
Kindergarten81.3%
Elementary school34658.2%
High school14724.7%
College / grad school589.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.4%
Education & healthcare 21.9%
Professional & management 17.0%
Retail trade 11.7%
Transportation & utilities 11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%
Manufacturing 3.4%
Agriculture & mining 3.0%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.8%
Service17.8%
Sales & office15.8%
Natural resources & construction24.1%
Production & transportation15.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.8%
Government10.9%
Self-employed4.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone91.2%
Carpool3.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.1%
Other means3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)28.8

Poverty

All people 21.6%
Under 18 years 28.4%
18 and over 19.2%
Married-couple families 10.0%
Female-led households 64.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.2%
Retirement income13.7%
Supplemental Security1.1%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP19.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.3%
High blood pressure37.8%
High cholesterol36.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis28.7%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.5%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.0%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.0%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health19.0%
Poor mental health17.3%
Poor physical health13.2%
No health insurance21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist52.1%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss20.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans945.2%
Disability%
Any disability19.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years22.8%
65 and over46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance48.5%
Public insurance40.6%
No insurance22.0%
Uninsured under 195.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,37995.9%
Spanish592.5%
Other Indo-European592.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,41497.3%
Born in same state2,41497.3%
Born in different state74129.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen672.7%
Not a US citizen67100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French27110.9%
Italian2098.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab1998%
English80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.5%
Internet access82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31562

What city is ZIP code 31562 in?

ZIP code 31562 is primarily assigned to Saint George, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31562 in?

ZIP code 31562 falls within Charlton County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31562?

22% of residents in ZIP code 31562 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31562?

11% 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 31562 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 31562 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31562 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 31562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 31562 in?

ZIP code 31562 observes the EST timezone.

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