ZIP Code 31501 - Waycross Georgia

31501 Overview

ZIP Code 31501 is located in Waycross Georgia. Portions of 31501 are also in Sunnyside and Deenwood. 31501 is entirely within Ware County. Regionally, 31501 is located in the Waycross Area.

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ZIP Code 31501 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWaycross
Primary CountyWare County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)13,703
Area Code(s)912
Current Time
EST

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31501 Demographics

31501 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle 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 31501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 31501 is African American. The current unemployment level in 31501 is 3.5%.

Population13,703
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density1,146 People per Square Mile
Total Households5,826
Percentage High Income Households1.4%
Median Household Income (2021)$36,098
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$419,430
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)3.5%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 49.33%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 53.52%

31501 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White6,97649.27%
Black6,74947.66%
Hispanic3142.22%
Asian280.2%
Native American740.52%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander190.13%

31501 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White54237.1%
Black82856.67%
Hispanic654.45%
Asian261.78%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

31501 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College6157.06%
Bachelor Degree96311.06%
High School Diploma3,05935.12%
No High School Diploma1221.4%
GED or Alternate1,19913.77%
1 or More Years of College1,51517.4%
Associates Degree4324.96%
Masters Degree5776.63%
Professional Degree1501.72%
Doctorate Degree770.88%

31501 Geography

Coordinates31.22698021,-82.34878540
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 31501
RegionWaycross Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaWaycross, GA
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area12 Square Miles

31501 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8b: 15F to 20F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMarch 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion75e - Okefenokee Plains

31501 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)39414853616871706756484155
Avg Max Temp (°F)62667379869193918780726479
Avg Precip (In.)5.013.624.512.993.125.455.956.123.972.792.733.2649.52

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