Zip code 31083: Scotland, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31083?

31083 is assigned to Scotland, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31083 in?

31083 is in Telfair County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31083?

About 187 people live in 31083, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 31083?

The closest zip codes to 31083 are 31055, 30411, 31037, 31549, 30428.

Residential delivery areaTelfair CountyEastern Time

Population

187

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

20.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.8 sq mi

229 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31083

31083 is a small-town zip code in Scotland, Georgia (Telfair County), covering 0.8 sq mi of land. About 187 people live here, or 229 per square mile. The median resident is 20.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42.3 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and cleaning and personal care.

How 31083 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 187 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · GA 91%11th of 693 in GA
Housing vacancy43.4%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%19th of 694 in GA
Residents under 1849.2%
99th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%2nd of 708 in GA
Average commute42.3 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min20th of 684 in GA
Tech workers5.7%
84th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%64th of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate11.8%
79th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%374th of 701 in GA
Homeownership rate70.2%
54th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%412th of 693 in GA
Median earnings per worker$44,375
38th
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066280th of 699 in GA
Poverty rate7%
25th
U.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%602nd of 694 in GA
Population density229/sq mi
22nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi268th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older12.8%
22nd
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%555th of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.400
21st
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477508th of 691 in GA
Work from home5.7%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%496th of 706 in GA
Veterans2.1%
7th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%670th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher12%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%584th of 708 in GA
Diversity index7.2
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9695th of 708 in GA
Population187
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407694th of 708 in GA
Per capita income$15,556
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924688th of 708 in GA
Median age20.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6696th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%698th of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%694th of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%675th of 678 in GA
Healthcare workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%647th of 704 in GA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%702nd of 704 in GA
Government workers5.7%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%677th of 704 in GA

Measure	31083	Telfair	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Broadband accessStrength	100%	79.3%	91%	91%	99th	11th of 693
Housing vacancy	43.4%	28.8%	10.3%	10.1%	99th	19th of 694
Residents under 18	49.2%	16.1%	23.2%	22%	99th	2nd of 708
Average commuteWeakness	42.3 min	27.2 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	98th	20th of 684
Tech workers	5.7%	0.1%	4%	3.8%	84th	64th of 704
Uninsured rate	11.8%	20.7%	12.4%	8.4%	79th	374th of 701
Homeownership rate	70.2%	64.9%	65.7%	65.2%	54th	412th of 693
Median earnings per worker	$44,375	$37,688	$47,066	$49,666	38th	280th of 699
Poverty rate	7%	24.1%	13.4%	12.5%	25th	602nd of 694
Population density	229/sq mi	27/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	22nd	268th of 708
Residents 65 and older	12.8%	19%	15%	17.2%	22nd	555th of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.400	0.507	0.477	0.483	21st	508th of 691
Work from home	5.7%	5%	15.9%	15.1%	10th	496th of 706
Veterans	2.1%	5.8%	7.2%	6.2%	7th	670th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12%	10.1%	34.9%	35.7%	5th	584th of 708
Diversity index	7.2	61.8	64.9	61.4	2nd	695th of 708
Population	187	11,831	10,940,407	334,922,499	1st	694th of 708
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,556	$20,994	$40,924	$44,673	1st	688th of 708
Median age	20.5	43.2	37.6	38.9	1st	696th of 708
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.2%	5.1%	5.2%	1st	698th of 704
Foreign-born residents	0%	6.4%	11.2%	14.1%	1st	694th of 708
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	47.9%	52.4%	51.1%	1st	675th of 678
Healthcare workers	2.9%	10.5%	8.2%	9.7%	1st	647th of 704
Self-employed workers	0%	16.2%	10.1%	10%	1st	702nd of 704
Government workers	5.7%	16.1%	14.3%	14.5%	1st	677th of 704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

42%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

20.5

Under 18

49.2%

65 and over

12.8%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black4%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

7.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

98.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 47
Average household size: 4
Family households: 70.2%
Married couples: 46.8%
Living alone: 29.8%
Veterans (of adults): 2.1%
Male / female: 67% / 33%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

28%

$75–100k

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31083

—

Telfair Co.

$50,929

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,556

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.400

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31083

—

Telfair Co.

$113,300

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31083

—

Telfair Co.

$712

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

42%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 83
Owner-occupied: 70.2%
Vacant: 43.4%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

94%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

45%

20–29

30–44

15%

45–59

12%

60+

15%

Average commute

42.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

36.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

34%

Construction and repair

31%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Computer and math

Sales

Management

Healthcare

Police and fire

Office and admin

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Other services

26%

Construction

23%

Admin, support and management

11%

Retail

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Education

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$44,375

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

51.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31083	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$126,250	$74,888
Service	$34,583	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

43%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 95.7%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 11.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Scotland
State: Georgia
County: Telfair County
Center point: 32.0441° N, 82.8220° W
Land area: 0.8 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Scotland100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31083

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31055	Mc Rae Helena, GA	5.4 mi	4,468	$45,885	$143,100
30411	Alamo, GA	5.8 mi	4,650	$30,238	$103,900
31037	Mc Rae Helena, GA	8.6 mi	3,828	$55,794	$58,900
31549	Lumber City, GA	10 mi	1,803	$51,402	—
30428	Glenwood, GA	14 mi	2,659	$49,441	$75,200
31060	Milan, GA	14 mi	1,988	$49,643	$80,700
31011	Chauncey, GA	15 mi	497	$46,875	$72,300
31544	Jacksonville, GA	16 mi	426	$60,682	$86,000
30445	Mount Vernon, GA	16 mi	3,389	$32,392	$76,100
31009	Cadwell, GA	19 mi	1,276	$65,250	—
30412	Alston, GA	20 mi	97	$72,708	$159,400
31539	Hazlehurst, GA	21 mi	14,201	$38,737	$119,300

Questions about 31083

What city is zip code 31083?

31083 is assigned to Scotland, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31083 in?

31083 is in Telfair County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31083?

About 187 people live in 31083, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31083 in?

31083 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 31083?

The closest zip codes to 31083 are 31055, 30411, 31037, 31549, 30428.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31083, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.