31501 ZIP Code – Waycross, Georgia
31501 is a ZIP code serving Waycross, Georgia in Ware County with a population of approximately 13,703 residents. At $38,633, the median household income here runs below the Georgia average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $87,500 are well below the national average, with 52.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $750 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.2%, which is below the U.S. rate. About 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 17.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 38.9, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 31503, 31564, 31516.
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ZIP 31501 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 31501 | GA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 14k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $87k | $198k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $750 | $1,014 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.6% | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.8% | 24.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 31503 – Waycross
- 31564 – Waresboro
- 31516 – Blackshear
- 31542 – Hoboken
- 31552 – Millwood
- 31550 – Manor
- 31557 – Patterson
- 31556 – Offerman
- 31551 – Mershon
- 31623 – Argyle
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31503 | WAYCROSS | 22,394 | $50,559 |
| 31564 | WARESBORO | Not provided | Not provided |
| 31516 | BLACKSHEAR | 15,495 | $56,825 |
| 31542 | HOBOKEN | 2,906 | $46,496 |
| 31552 | MILLWOOD | 991 | $44,224 |