| ZIP Code | 31557 |
| ZIP Code Name | Patterson |
| Primary County | Pierce County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 3,637 |
| Area Code(s) | 912 |
| Current Time | EDT |
31557 is a United States ZIP Code located in Patterson Georgia. Portions of 31557 are also in Offerman. 31557 is primarily within Pierce County with some portions in Brantley County and Appling County. 31557 is within the Waycross Area.
31557 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 31557 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 31557 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31557 is White. The current unemployment level in 31557 is 4.3%.
| Population | 3,637 |
| Population Growth Rate | 21.48% |
| Population Density | 32 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,154 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $50,969 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $48,280 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 77.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.60% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,885 | 77.08% |
| Black | 600 | 16.03% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 6.89% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 88.72% |
| Black | 21 | 4.65% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 6.19% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 197 | 11.39% |
| Bachelor Degree | 125 | 7.23% |
| High School Diploma | 848 | 49.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 25 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 126 | 7.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 221 | 12.78% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 9.2% |
| Masters Degree | 17 | 0.98% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.12% |
| Coordinates | 31.37368584,-82.09262085 |
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| Regions | Waycross AreaMiddle Georgia Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Waycross, GABrunswick, GA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 112 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 | 75h - Bacon Terraces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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