| ZIP Code | 31501 |
| ZIP Code Name | Waycross |
| Primary County | Ware County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 14,258 |
| Area Code(s) | 912 |
| Current Time | EDT |
31501 is a United States ZIP Code located in Waycross Georgia. Portions of 31501 are also in Sunnyside and Deenwood. 31501 is entirely within Ware County. 31501 is within the Waycross Area.
31501 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 31501 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31501 is African American. The current unemployment level in 31501 is 4.4%.
| Population | 14,258 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.51% |
| Population Density | 1,192 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,826 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $36,098 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $41,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.33% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 53.52% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,976 | 49.27% |
| Black | 6,749 | 47.66% |
| Hispanic | 314 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.13% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 37.1% |
| Black | 828 | 56.67% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 4.45% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 615 | 7.06% |
| Bachelor Degree | 963 | 11.05% |
| High School Diploma | 3,059 | 35.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 122 | 1.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,199 | 13.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,515 | 17.39% |
| Associates Degree | 432 | 4.96% |
| Masters Degree | 577 | 6.62% |
| Professional Degree | 150 | 1.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 77 | 0.88% |
| Coordinates | 31.22698021,-82.34878540 |
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| Region | Waycross Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Waycross, GA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 12 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75e - Okefenokee Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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