31563 ZIP Code — Surrency, GA

Appling County, Georgia

ZIP code 31563 is located in Surrency, Georgia, within Appling County. It covers approximately 120.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31563

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,083. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 31563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,423

population

120.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Surrency	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31555 Odum (6.5 mi) 31513 Baxley (8.6 mi) 31518 Bristol (14 mi) 31545 Jesup (16.1 mi) 31551 Mershon (16.5 mi) 31560 Screven (17.6 mi) 30427 Glennville (18.7 mi) 31599 Jesup (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,423
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	120.85 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	31.7158
Longitude	-82.1808
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	57.3%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,423

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$52,083

Median household income

$27,291

Per capita income

$113,700

Median home value

$910

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

515

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

150

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	360	25.3%
18 and over	1,063	74.7%
65 and over	394	27.7%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.7%

Black or African American 16.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,102	74.7%
Black or African American	238	16.1%
Hispanic or Latino	53	3.6%
Two or more races	49	3.3%
Other race	28	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	24.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	12.9%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$52,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,700
Median rent / month	$910
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	6.7%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	92.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	322	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	38	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	33	6.3%
Female householder, no spouse	133	25.3%
Households with children under 18	160	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	48.7%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	16.9%
Married	61.1%	55.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	1.4%	14.2%
Divorced	9.7%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.7%
Kindergarten	6	1.6%
Elementary school	287	78.2%
High school	30	8.2%
College / grad school	34	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.7%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 16.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	28.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 18.0%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,376	96.7%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,392	97.8%
Born in same state	1,384	97.3%
Born in different state	1,233	86.6%
Foreign born	8	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	31	2.2%
Not a US citizen	17	54.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	78	5.5%
French	40	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31563

What city is ZIP code 31563 in?

ZIP code 31563 is primarily assigned to Surrency, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31563 in?

ZIP code 31563 falls within Appling County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31563 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 31563 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31563?

22% of residents in ZIP code 31563 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31563 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 31563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31563 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 31563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 31563 in?

ZIP code 31563 observes the EST timezone.