| ZIP Code | 31537 |
| ZIP Code Name | Folkston |
| Primary County | Charlton County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 9,996 |
| Area Code(s) | 912 |
| Current Time | EDT |
31537 is a United States ZIP Code located in Folkston Georgia. Portions of 31537 are also in Homeland. 31537 is primarily within Charlton County with some portions in Camden County and Brantley County. 31537 is within the Waycross Area.
31537 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 31537 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31537 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31537 is White. The current unemployment level in 31537 is 4.8%.
| Population | 9,996 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.33% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,105 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $44,934 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $44,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 58.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.14% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,890 | 58.5% |
| Black | 3,308 | 32.85% |
| Hispanic | 660 | 6.55% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 107 | 1.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.13% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,029 | 66.34% |
| Black | 458 | 29.53% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 312 | 6.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 523 | 10.07% |
| High School Diploma | 2,092 | 40.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 96 | 1.85% |
| GED or Alternate | 534 | 10.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 945 | 18.2% |
| Associates Degree | 355 | 6.84% |
| Masters Degree | 266 | 5.12% |
| Professional Degree | 29 | 0.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 39 | 0.75% |
| Coordinates | 30.90164948,-82.12339783 |
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| Regions | Waycross AreaBrunswick-Coastal Georgia Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | St. Marys, GABrunswick, GA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 541 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75f - Sea Island Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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