Zip code 31560: Screven, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31560?

31560 is assigned to Screven, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31560 in?

31560 is mostly in Wayne County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 31560?

About 2,852 people live in 31560, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31560?

The median household income in 31560 is $42,540.

Q: What zip codes are near 31560?

The closest zip codes to 31560 are 31545, 31599, 31556, 31518, 31557.

Residential delivery areaWayne CountyEastern Time

Population

2,852

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$726/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

119 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

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

About 31560

31560 is a rural zip code in Screven, Georgia (Wayne County), covering 119 sq mi of land. About 2,852 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 34.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,540 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $726 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and management.

How 31560 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate25.6%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%25th of 701 in GA
Poverty rate32.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%30th of 694 in GA
Residents under 1829.3%
94th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%46th of 708 in GA
Housing vacancy10.3%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%400th of 694 in GA
Average commute29 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min284th of 684 in GA
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%359th of 708 in GA
Government workers15.9%
65th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%328th of 704 in GA
Homeownership rate71.8%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%385th of 693 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.433
48th
U.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477361st of 691 in GA
Self-employed workers8.4%
38th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%465th of 704 in GA
Rent-burdened renters44.3%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%406th of 678 in GA
Unemployment rate3.5%
24th
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%411th of 704 in GA
Median age34.8
20th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6591st of 708 in GA
Diversity index19.9
12th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9634th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$36,464
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066530th of 699 in GA
Healthcare workers6.4%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%496th of 704 in GA
Per capita income$24,586
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924591st of 708 in GA
Population2,852
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407485th of 708 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher11.9%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%588th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older8.9%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%663rd of 708 in GA
Median household income$42,540
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353613th of 672 in GA
Median gross rent$726
4th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393543rd of 628 in GA
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi587th of 708 in GA
Work from home3.1%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%581st of 706 in GA
Broadband access73%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · GA 91%621st of 693 in GA
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%648th of 708 in GA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%695th of 704 in GA

Measure	31560	Wayne	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Uninsured rateWeakness	25.6%	20%	12.4%	8.4%	98th	25th of 701
Poverty rateWeakness	32.9%	21.3%	13.4%	12.5%	97th	30th of 694
Residents under 18	29.3%	23.9%	23.2%	22%	94th	46th of 708
Housing vacancy	10.3%	12.9%	10.3%	10.1%	73rd	400th of 694
Average commute	29 min	28 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	69th	284th of 684
Veterans	6.9%	6.4%	7.2%	6.2%	65th	359th of 708
Government workers	15.9%	13.9%	14.3%	14.5%	65th	328th of 704
Homeownership rate	71.8%	67.3%	65.7%	65.2%	58th	385th of 693
Income inequality (Gini)	0.433	0.440	0.477	0.483	48th	361st of 691
Self-employed workers	8.4%	14.6%	10.1%	10%	38th	465th of 704
Rent-burdened renters	44.3%	43%	52.4%	51.1%	27th	406th of 678
Unemployment rate	3.5%	7.2%	5.1%	5.2%	24th	411th of 704
Median age	34.8	38.3	37.6	38.9	20th	591st of 708
Diversity index	19.9	46.4	64.9	61.4	12th	634th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,464	$41,793	$47,066	$49,666	12th	530th of 699
Healthcare workers	6.4%	9.7%	8.2%	9.7%	10th	496th of 704
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,586	$25,788	$40,924	$44,673	7th	591st of 708
Population	2,852	30,949	10,940,407	334,922,499	5th	485th of 708
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.9%	16.2%	34.9%	35.7%	5th	588th of 708
Residents 65 and older	8.9%	16.1%	15%	17.2%	5th	663rd of 708
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,540	$53,427	$77,353	$80,734	4th	613th of 672
Median gross rent	$726	$846	$1,393	$1,413	4th	543rd of 628
Population density	24/sq mi	48/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	587th of 708
Work from home	3.1%	4.5%	15.9%	15.1%	3rd	581st of 706
Broadband accessWeakness	73%	84.3%	91%	91%	1st	621st of 693
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	4.1%	11.2%	14.1%	1st	648th of 708
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	4%	3.8%	1st	695th 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

25%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

16%

35–44

15%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.8

Under 18

29.3%

65 and over

8.9%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black8%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other0.5%
Multiracial0.9%

Diversity index

19.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 1,187
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 71.5%
Married couples: 56.7%
Living alone: 26.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

31560

$42,540

Wayne Co.

$53,427

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,586

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.433

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31560

—

Wayne Co.

$162,800

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31560

$726

Wayne Co.

$846

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

48%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

Mobile home

51%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,324
Owner-occupied: 71.8%
Vacant: 10.3%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.1%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

19%

10–19

33%

20–29

15%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

29 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

26%

Production

13%

Management

11%

Office and admin

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Sales

Education

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

0.9%

Business and finance

0.2%

Engineering and science

0.2%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

28%

Other services

16%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Construction

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$36,464

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31560	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,528	$74,888
Service	$26,190	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,987	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,681	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,793	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

37%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
Households with broadband: 73%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.9%
No internet access: 24.5%
Without health insurance: 25.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Screven
State: Georgia
County: Wayne County
Center point: 31.5056° N, 82.0296° W
Land area: 119 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

31560 spans 2 counties

Wayne County99% of land
Appling County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Screven2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 31560

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31545	Jesup, GA	5.2 mi	16,568	$48,302	$160,000
31599	Jesup, GA	8.5 mi	1,058	—	—
31556	Offerman, GA	8.6 mi	20	—	—
31518	Bristol, GA	9.2 mi	793	$92,563	$196,200
31557	Patterson, GA	9.9 mi	3,687	$47,083	$109,300
31598	Jesup, GA · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
31555	Odum, GA	14 mi	2,926	$70,516	$96,500
31546	Jesup, GA	14 mi	7,097	$66,912	$207,900
31551	Mershon, GA	14 mi	1,010	$45,565	$75,500
31543	Hortense, GA	16 mi	4,935	$50,181	$81,900
31563	Surrency, GA	18 mi	1,196	$62,917	$97,100
31516	Blackshear, GA	19 mi	15,623	$63,203	$154,900

Questions about 31560

What city is zip code 31560?

31560 is assigned to Screven, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31560 in?

31560 is mostly in Wayne County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 31560?

About 2,852 people live in 31560, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31560 in?

31560 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31560?

The median household income in 31560 is $42,540.

What zip codes are near 31560?

The closest zip codes to 31560 are 31545, 31599, 31556, 31518, 31557.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31560, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.