31331 ZIP Code — Townsend, GA

Mcintosh County, Georgia

ZIP code 31331 is located in Townsend, Georgia, within Mcintosh County. It covers approximately 284.25 square miles and serves a population of 5,974 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31331

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 $177,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,543. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 31331 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,974

population

284.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31331 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31331

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31331. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Townsend	Acceptable
Townsend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31323 Riceboro (10.9 mi) 31320 Midway (11.9 mi) 31305 Darien (12.3 mi) 31301 Allenhurst (17.1 mi) 31525 Brunswick (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,974
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	284.25 sq mi
Water area	29.99 sq mi
Latitude	31.5586
Longitude	-81.4292
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	40.4%	47.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	35.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	15.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.9%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,974

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$54,543

Median household income

$30,748

Per capita income

$177,300

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

24.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

3,664

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

113

5–9

110

213

10–14

208

15–19

20–24

476

25–34

465

182

35–44

179

439

45–54

430

247

55–59

241

257

60–64

252

458

65–74

449

333

75–84

326

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	918	15.4%
18 and over	5,056	84.6%
65 and over	1,638	27.4%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.3%

Black or African American 28.8%

Asian 2.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,020	67.3%
Black or African American	1,718	28.8%
Asian	157	2.6%
Two or more races	76	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	47.7%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	35.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	15.1%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.9%	7.1%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$54,543

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,300
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	42.0%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	4.1%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	95.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,333	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	155	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	427	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	551	22.3%
Households with children under 18	618	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,182	47.9%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	19.9%
Married	54.9%	57.2%
Separated	0.4%	2.2%
Widowed	3.3%	10.3%
Divorced	16.5%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	7.7%
Kindergarten	29	3.1%
Elementary school	595	63.2%
High school	134	14.2%
College / grad school	111	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.2%

Professional & management 17.1%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Wholesale trade 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 5.0%

Construction 4.9%

Public administration 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	31.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 24.3%

Under 18 years 35.4%

18 and over 22.5%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 47.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	387	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,788	96.9%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,903	98.8%
Born in same state	5,827	97.5%
Born in different state	4,135	69.2%
Foreign born	76	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	71	1.2%
Not a US citizen	71	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	735	12.3%
French	571	9.6%
Italian	515	8.6%
Polish	31	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	21	0.4%
Dutch	10	0.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31331

What city is ZIP code 31331 in?

ZIP code 31331 is primarily assigned to Townsend, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31331 in?

ZIP code 31331 falls within Mcintosh County, Georgia.

Does ZIP code 31331 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 31331 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31331?

24% of residents in ZIP code 31331 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 31331 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 31331 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 31331 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 31331 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 31331 in?

ZIP code 31331 observes the EST timezone.