| ZIP Code | 31543 |
| ZIP Code Name | Hortense |
| Primary County | Brantley County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 4,326 |
| Area Code(s) | 912 |
| Current Time | EST |
31543 is a United States ZIP Code located in Hortense Georgia. Portions of 31543 are also in . 31543 is primarily within Brantley County with some portions in Wayne County and Glynn County. 31543 is within the Waycross Area.
31543 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower 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 31543 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31543 is White. The current unemployment level in 31543 is 6.0%.
| Population | 4,326 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.86% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,482 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $21,869 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $41,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.38% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,126 | 95.38% |
| Black | 101 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 103 | 5.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 41 | 2.04% |
| High School Diploma | 1,024 | 51.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 27 | 1.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 196 | 9.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 321 | 15.99% |
| Associates Degree | 208 | 10.36% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 85 | 4.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 31.34501076,-81.82279205 |
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| Regions | Waycross AreaBrunswick-Coastal Georgia Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Brunswick, GAJesup, GA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 162 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75f - Sea Island Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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