Zip code 31554: Nicholls, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31554?

31554 is assigned to Nicholls, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31554 in?

31554 is mostly in Coffee County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 31554?

About 7,393 people live in 31554, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31554?

The median household income in 31554 is $53,504.

Q: What zip codes are near 31554?

The closest zip codes to 31554 are 31567, 31510, 31533, 31552, 31534.

Residential delivery areaCoffee CountyEastern Time

Population

7,393

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$99K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$646/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

225 sq mi

33 people/sq mi

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

About 31554

31554 is a rural zip code in Nicholls, Georgia (Coffee County), covering 225 sq mi of land. About 7,393 people live here, or 33 per square mile. The median resident is 36.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,504 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $98,700, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $646 a month.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 31554 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers15.4%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%50th of 704 in GA
Uninsured rate17.7%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%115th of 701 in GA
Poverty rate23.3%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%121st of 694 in GA
Self-employed workers13.8%
86th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%111th of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy13.8%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%295th of 694 in GA
Homeownership rate79.8%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%232nd of 693 in GA
Government workers15.7%
64th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%332nd of 704 in GA
Diversity index53
57th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9285th of 708 in GA
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min391st of 684 in GA
Residents under 1820.6%
36th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%445th of 708 in GA
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%566th of 708 in GA
Median age36.7
32nd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6501st of 708 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.412
30th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477452nd of 691 in GA
Population7,393
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407343rd of 708 in GA
Median household income$53,504
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353473rd of 672 in GA
Foreign-born residents1.9%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%485th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older10.7%
11th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%620th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate2.5%
10th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%516th of 704 in GA
Broadband access83%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%469th of 693 in GA
Population density33/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi540th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$31,190
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066635th of 699 in GA
Median home value$98,700
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300575th of 661 in GA
Median gross rent$646
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393590th of 628 in GA
Per capita income$17,321
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924676th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher5.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%678th of 708 in GA
Work from home2.2%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%611th of 706 in GA
Rent-burdened renters14.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%637th of 678 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%572nd of 704 in GA

Measure	31554	Coffee	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Healthcare workers	15.4%	8.8%	8.2%	9.7%	96th	50th of 704
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.7%	17.9%	12.4%	8.4%	92nd	115th of 701
Poverty rateWeakness	23.3%	23.1%	13.4%	12.5%	90th	121st of 694
Self-employed workers	13.8%	8.4%	10.1%	10%	86th	111th of 704
Housing vacancy	13.8%	12.3%	10.3%	10.1%	84th	295th of 694
Homeownership rate	79.8%	64.7%	65.7%	65.2%	78th	232nd of 693
Government workers	15.7%	17.1%	14.3%	14.5%	64th	332nd of 704
Diversity index	53	59.4	64.9	61.4	57th	285th of 708
Average commute	26.3 min	18.7 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	52nd	391st of 684
Residents under 18	20.6%	24.5%	23.2%	22%	36th	445th of 708
Veterans	4.6%	4.8%	7.2%	6.2%	33rd	566th of 708
Median age	36.7	36	37.6	38.9	32nd	501st of 708
Income inequality (Gini)	0.412	0.481	0.477	0.483	30th	452nd of 691
Population	7,393	43,347	10,940,407	334,922,499	12th	343rd of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,504	$50,683	$77,353	$80,734	12th	473rd of 672
Foreign-born residents	1.9%	7.1%	11.2%	14.1%	11th	485th of 708
Residents 65 and older	10.7%	14.6%	15%	17.2%	11th	620th of 708
Unemployment rateStrength	2.5%	4.4%	5.1%	5.2%	10th	516th of 704
Broadband accessWeakness	83%	86.8%	91%	91%	8th	469th of 693
Population density	33/sq mi	73/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	540th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,190	$36,808	$47,066	$49,666	4th	635th of 699
Median home value	$98,700	$128,900	$303,300	$332,700	2nd	575th of 661
Median gross rent	$646	$710	$1,393	$1,413	2nd	590th of 628
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,321	$24,431	$40,924	$44,673	1st	676th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.8%	13.9%	34.9%	35.7%	1st	678th of 708
Work from home	2.2%	5.6%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	611th of 706
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	14.7%	46.5%	52.4%	51.1%	1st	637th of 678
Tech workers	0%	0.3%	4%	3.8%	1st	572nd 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

13%

5–17

18–24

20%

25–34

14%

35–44

18%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.7

Under 18

20.6%

65 and over

10.7%

Race and ethnicity

White62%
Black29%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.9%

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,624
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 67.7%
Married couples: 41.1%
Living alone: 26.8%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 65% / 35%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31554

$53,504

Coffee Co.

$50,683

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,321

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.412

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31554

$98,700

Coffee Co.

$128,900

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31554

$646

Coffee Co.

$710

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

52%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

44%

Boat, RV, van

0.9%

Housing units: 1,885
Owner-occupied: 79.8%
Vacant: 13.8%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 14.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.8%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

40%

20–29

26%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

31.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Transportation and moving

16%

Healthcare

15%

Construction and repair

14%

Production

12%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

Sales

Education

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Business and finance

Legal and social services

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Engineering and science

0.4%

Computer and math

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Construction

10%

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$31,190

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31554	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,915	$74,888
Service	$21,583	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,153	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,734	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,644	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

45%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
Households with broadband: 83%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.6%
No internet access: 14.6%
Without health insurance: 17.7%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Nicholls
State: Georgia
County: Coffee County
Center point: 31.4858° N, 82.6205° W
Land area: 225 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31554 spans 3 counties

Coffee County52% of land
Ware County25% of land
Bacon County23% of land

Zip codes near 31554

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31567	West Green, GA	11 mi	1,042	$52,558	—
31510	Alma, GA	12 mi	9,685	$45,958	$108,000
31533	Douglas, GA	13 mi	17,032	$42,802	$123,100
31552	Millwood, GA	14 mi	707	$58,032	—
31534	Douglas, GA · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
31624	Axson, GA	15 mi	1,913	$50,903	$95,200
31535	Douglas, GA	15 mi	13,463	$65,629	$144,700
31532	Denton, GA	18 mi	802	$48,520	$69,700
31564	Waresboro, GA	19 mi	0	—	—
31519	Broxton, GA	19 mi	3,126	$36,834	$138,400
31551	Mershon, GA	21 mi	1,010	$45,565	$75,500
31642	Pearson, GA	22 mi	4,617	$41,574	$69,300

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Questions about 31554

What city is zip code 31554?

31554 is assigned to Nicholls, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31554 in?

31554 is mostly in Coffee County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 31554?

About 7,393 people live in 31554, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31554 in?

31554 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31554?

The median household income in 31554 is $53,504.

What zip codes are near 31554?

The closest zip codes to 31554 are 31567, 31510, 31533, 31552, 31534.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31554, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.