ZIP Code 31543 - Hortense Georgia
Overview
ZIP Code 31543 is located in Hortense Georgia. 31543 is primarily within Brantley County, with some portions in Wayne County and Glynn County. Regionally, 31543 is located in the Waycross Area.
ZIP Code 31543 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hortense |
| Primary County | Brantley County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,483 |
| Area Code(s) | 912 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 31543 Map
31543 Demographics
31543 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Georgia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31543 is White. The current unemployment level in 31543 is 3.3%.
| Population | 4,483 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,482 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $21,869 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $146,480 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.38% |
31543 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | 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% |
31543 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 103 | 5.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 41 | 2.04% |
| High School Diploma | 1,024 | 51.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 27 | 1.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 196 | 9.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 321 | 16.01% |
| Associates Degree | 208 | 10.37% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 85 | 4.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
31543 Geography
| Coordinates | 31.34501076, -81.82279205 |
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| Regions | Waycross Area Brunswick-Coastal Georgia Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Brunswick, GA Jesup, GA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 162 Square Miles |
31543 Schools
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31543 Weather and Climate Data
| 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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