31543 ZIP Code – Hortense, Georgia
31543 is a ZIP code serving Hortense, Georgia in Brantley County with a population of approximately 4,483 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $36,648, which is well below the Georgia average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $79,300, well below the national average, with 92.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $753, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 48% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average. An estimated 12.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 38.7, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 31566, 31546, 31553.
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ZIP 31543 vs. Georgia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 31543 | GA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 14k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $79k | $198k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $753 | $1,014 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.7 | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 16.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.6% | 24.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 31566 – Waynesville
- 31546 – Jesup
- 31553 – Nahunta
- 31523 – Brunswick
- 31599 – Jesup
- 31557 – Patterson
- 31560 – Screven
- 31556 – Offerman
- 31525 – Brunswick
- 31565 – Waverly
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31566 | WAYNESVILLE | 3,957 | $33,785 |
| 31546 | JESUP | 8,629 | $65,035 |
| 31553 | NAHUNTA | 4,726 | $43,348 |
| 31523 | BRUNSWICK | 14,193 | $86,178 |
| 31599 | JESUP | Not provided | Not provided |