31560 ZIP Code — Screven, GA

Wayne County, Georgia

ZIP code 31560 is located in Screven, Georgia, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 119.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31560

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 $95,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $44,906. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31560 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

2,653

population

119.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31560 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31560

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31560. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Screven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31518 Bristol (7.9 mi) 31557 Patterson (8.7 mi) 31545 Jesup (9 mi) 31599 Jesup (11.8 mi) 31551 Mershon (13.3 mi) 31543 Hortense (14.7 mi) 31555 Odum (15 mi) 31546 Jesup (15.7 mi) 31516 Blackshear (16.8 mi) 31563 Surrency (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,653
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	305

Geography
Land area	119.38 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	31.4918
Longitude	-82.0402
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	54.1%	54.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	28.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	15.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,653

Population

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$44,906

Median household income

$24,177

Per capita income

$95,900

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

26.1%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

892

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

5–9

158

10–14

142

134

15–19

121

20–24

212

25–34

191

182

35–44

164

209

45–54

188

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	837	31.5%
18 and over	1,816	68.5%
65 and over	236	8.9%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Black or African American 6.9%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,399	90.1%
Black or African American	183	6.9%
Two or more races	51	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other race	7	0.3%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	54.8%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	28.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	15.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 23.2%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	23.2%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$44,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 37.8%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,900
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	50.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	34.8%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	25.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	24.5%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	94.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	595	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	38	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	193	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	155	15.8%
Households with children under 18	454	46.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	19.1%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	20.1%
Married	52.6%	60.9%
Separated	1.8%	2.8%
Widowed	2.6%	8.6%
Divorced	10.1%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	3.3%
Kindergarten	57	7.8%
Elementary school	422	57.6%
High school	199	27.1%
College / grad school	31	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.0%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Construction 14.3%

Other services 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 6.2%

Retail trade 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	33.8%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 26.1%

Under 18 years 39.2%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 23.5%

Female-led households 45.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.5%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	20.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,510	94.6%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,649	99.8%
Born in same state	2,647	99.8%
Born in different state	2,320	87.4%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	310	11.7%
French	240	9%
Italian	89	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.3%
English	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31560

What city is ZIP code 31560 in?

ZIP code 31560 is primarily assigned to Screven, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31560 in?

ZIP code 31560 falls within Wayne County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31560 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 31560 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31560?

26% of residents in ZIP code 31560 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31560?

8% 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 31560?

The median home value in ZIP code 31560 is $95,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 31560 in?

ZIP code 31560 observes the EST timezone.