31566 ZIP Code — Waynesville, GA

Brantley County, Georgia

ZIP code 31566 is located in Waynesville, Georgia, within Brantley County. It covers approximately 65.19 square miles and serves a population of 3,957 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31566

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 $83,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $33,785. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 31566 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,957

population

65.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31566 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31566

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waynesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31553 Nahunta (7.7 mi) 31543 Hortense (12.4 mi) 31568 White Oak (12.9 mi) 31523 Brunswick (13.9 mi) 31565 Waverly (15.1 mi) 31542 Hoboken (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,957
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	65.19 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	31.1797
Longitude	-81.8421
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	12.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,957

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$33,785

Median household income

$22,021

Per capita income

$83,700

Median home value

$543

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

36.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,280

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

158

176

5–9

172

10–14

15–19

113

20–24

111

367

25–34

358

217

35–44

211

180

45–54

176

177

55–59

172

229

60–64

222

188

65–74

184

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	895	22.6%
18 and over	3,062	77.4%
65 and over	506	12.8%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Black or African American 3.9%

Two or more races 3.2%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,648	91.7%
Black or African American	154	3.9%
Two or more races	127	3.2%
Asian	28	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	60.9%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	12.8%	21.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 16.2%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.2%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$33,785

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.6%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,700
Median rent / month	$543
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	34.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	61.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	31.3%
1990–1999	32.6%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	93.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	420	30.7%
Cohabiting couple	40	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	484	35.4%
Female householder, no spouse	423	30.9%
Households with children under 18	361	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	26.8%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	22.6%
Married	36.4%	32.5%
Separated	15.7%	1.0%
Widowed	7.7%	10.5%
Divorced	11.4%	33.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	3.9%
Kindergarten	139	18.7%
Elementary school	291	39.1%
High school	145	19.5%
College / grad school	140	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Public administration 20.4%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Construction 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Retail trade 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 3.0%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.7%
Government	36.9%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 36.5%

Under 18 years 56.2%

18 and over 30.7%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	45.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	27.0%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,637	91.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,865	97.7%
Born in same state	3,865	97.7%
Born in different state	2,276	57.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	92	2.3%
Not a US citizen	92	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	423	10.7%
French	422	10.7%
Italian	295	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	73	1.8%
Dutch	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31566

What city is ZIP code 31566 in?

ZIP code 31566 is primarily assigned to Waynesville, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31566 in?

ZIP code 31566 falls within Brantley County, Georgia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31566?

37% of residents in ZIP code 31566 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31566?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 31566 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 31566 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31566?

The median home value in ZIP code 31566 is $83,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 31566 in?

ZIP code 31566 observes the EST timezone.