Brunswick, GA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
31520	Standard	22,726	26.97%	Altama,Sears
31521	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
31522	Standard	16,892	20.05%	Brunswick,Saint Simons Is,St Simons Is,St Simons Island
31523	Standard	14,803	17.57%
31524	Unique	6	0.01%	Fed Law Enforcement Trng Ctr,Glynco
31525	Standard	28,766	34.14%	Everett,Sterling,Thalman
31527	Standard	866	1.03%	Brunswick
31561	P.O. Box	190	0.23%	Brunswick

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Population & Demographics

Brunswick, GA has 84,873 residents, with an average household size of 2.4. The gender split is 42.2% male and 57.8% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.8%) and 35-39 (6.7%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 7.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 5.4% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	66,301
Total Households:	25,698
Total Housing Units:	42,064
Average Household Size:	2.39
Average Family Size:	3.13

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	15,210
Total Households:	5,523
Total Housing Units:	6,546
Average Household Size:	2.44
Average Family Size:	3.90

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	78,623	79,454	80,140	80,819	81,587	82,511	83,424	83,936	84,430	85,008	84,373	84,566	84,873
Decennial Census	79,362	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	84,249	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 48.1

Male Median Age: 47.0

Female Median Age: 41.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	2,173	2,535	2,772	2,553	2,146	2,060	2,329	2,226	2,269	2,332	2,435	2,748	2,723	2,650	2,369	1,598	939	718
Female	2,147	2,512	2,654	2,575	2,265	2,330	2,604	2,594	2,541	2,561	2,752	3,233	3,322	3,092	2,965	1,905	1,303	1,319
Total	4,320	5,047	5,426	5,128	4,411	4,390	4,933	4,820	4,810	4,893	5,187	5,981	6,045	5,742	5,334	3,503	2,242	2,037

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	37,388	54.98%
Black:	20,355	29.93%
Hispanic:*	5,801	8.53%
Asian:	1,054	1.55%
American Indian:	341	0.50%
Hawaiian:	115	0.17%
Other:	2,952	4.34%
Total:	68,006	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	31,287	47.19%	47.0 years
Females:	35,014	52.81%	41.3 years
Total:	66,301	100%	48.1 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	6,747	44.36%	37.0 years
Females:	8,463	55.64%	40.9 years
Total:	15,210	100%	39.4 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	78,857	92.91%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	984	1.16%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,553	3.01%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,479	5.93%
Total Population:	84,873	100%
Total Native Population:	79,841	94.07%
Total Foreign-born Population:	5,032	5.93%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Brunswick, GA have an average household income of $86,821 (higher than the State by 16.3%, and higher than the Nation by 10.5%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($99,209 vs $46,683). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$70,305	$51,906	$48,268	$48,557	$53,813	$48,448	$54,250	$59,659	$60,498	$60,758	$65,634	$74,294	$86,821
Median Family Income	$80,898	$61,370	$56,889	$56,227	$75,976	$61,769	$66,800	$72,756	$77,534	$75,294	$80,269	$85,508	$99,209
Median NonFamily Income	$40,460	$31,189	$35,352	$30,885	$28,429	$30,230	$29,350	$32,572	$41,068	$39,476	$40,079	$43,673	$46,683
Median Male Income	$48,400	$71,158	$51,870	$75,338	$45,539	$47,498	$50,806	$61,975	$53,714	$56,432	$57,512	$61,456	$66,095
Median Female Income	$36,485	$38,201	$38,809	$39,025	$36,070	$37,103	$38,341	$39,140	$40,832	$39,673	$42,615	$46,160	$49,191

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	37,148	53.93%
Unemployed:	1,729	2.51%
Not In Labor Force:	30,002	43.56%
Total:	68,879	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	13,329	35.88%
Service:	8,051	21.67%
Sales and Office:	8,131	21.89%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,339	8.99%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	4,298	11.57%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	37,148	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Brunswick, GA, the median home value is $203,333 - much lower than the State by 25.5%, and up $56,867 (38.8%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,032 per month - much lower than the State by 21.0%, and up $126 (13.9%) since 2020. Most renters in Brunswick pay under $1,000 (63.6%). About 63.6% pay under $1,000 and 3.8% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 40.2% (44.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 59.8% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$140,100	$132,066	$123,566	$118,733	$122,800	$126,000	$125,233	$130,233	$140,933	$146,466	$156,366	$182,200	$203,333

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	989	8.67%
$500 to $999:	3,813	33.42%
$1,000 to $1,499:	4,044	35.44%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,301	11.40%
$2,000 to $2,499:	262	2.30%
$2,500 to $2,999:	121	1.06%
$3,000 or more:	358	3.14%
No Rent:	523	4.58%
Total:	11,411	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$759	$758	$786	$807	$796	$788	$796	$838	$878	$906	$978	$1,018	$1,032

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	13,454	38.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	9,738	28.14%
Renter Occupied:	11,411	32.98%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	34,603	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	34,603	80.65%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	8,303	19.35%
Total Housing Units:	42,906	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

18.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (34.2%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 84.4%, which is below the state rate (89.0%). The share of people in poverty is 15.2%, which is above the state rate (9.9%) and above the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and down 1.6 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,225	3.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	4,008	6.62%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	17,208	28.43%
Some college, no degree:	12,696	20.98%
Associate's degree:	5,952	9.83%
Bachelor's degree:	11,022	18.21%
Graduate or professional degree:	7,416	12.25%
Total:	60,527	100%
High school graduate or higher:	54,294	89.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	18,438	30.46%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	51,348	53.22%
Public Insurance:	33,369	34.59%
No Insurance:	11,763	12.19%
Total:	96,480	100%
Has Health Insurance:	84,717	87.81%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.0%	17.7%	18.8%	18.5%	17.2%	17.8%	18.5%	17.2%	16.8%	16.4%	15.9%	14.0%	15.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,305	6.92%
Kindergarten:	931	4.94%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	7,978	42.30%
High school (grades 9-12):	5,086	26.97%
College or graduate school:	3,560	18.88%
Total:	18,860	100%
Early Childhood:	2,236	11.86%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	13,995	74.20%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	5 Standard, 2 PO Boxes, 1 Unique [See All]
County:	Glynn County, GA
Area Code:	912
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	15,210 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Brunswick-St. Simons, GA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	31.2419, -81.5764
Land Area:	379.21 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ga-brunswick.asp

Management, business, science, and arts:	1,282	22.35%
Service:	1,845	32.17%
Sales and Office:	1,341	23.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	538	9.38%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	729	12.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,735	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,108	17.85%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,388	22.36%
Renter Occupied:	3,711	59.79%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,207	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,207	85.50%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,053	14.50%
Total Housing Units:	7,260	100%

Less than 9th grade:	392	3.94%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,162	11.67%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,890	39.06%
Some college, no degree:	1,833	18.40%
Associate's degree:	807	8.10%
Bachelor's degree:	1,262	12.67%
Graduate or professional degree:	614	6.16%
Total:	9,960	100%
High school graduate or higher:	8,406	84.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,876	18.84%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Brunswick, GA

Sources & References

White:	4,829	30.32%
Black:	8,608	54.04%
Hispanic:*	1,444	9.07%
Asian:	55	0.35%
American Indian:	72	0.45%
Hawaiian:	15	0.09%
Other:	905	5.68%
Total:	15,928	100%

Native, born in the United States:	14,352	94.12%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	76	0.50%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	291	1.91%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	529	5.38%
Total Population:	15,248	100%
Total Native Population:	14,428	94.62%
Total Foreign-born Population:	820	5.38%

Employed:	5,735	47.62%
Unemployed:	539	4.48%
Not In Labor Force:	5,770	47.91%
Total:	12,044	100%

Less than $500:	553	14.90%
$500 to $999:	1,612	43.44%
$1,000 to $1,499:	882	23.77%
$1,500 to $1,999:	231	6.22%
$2,000 to $2,499:	10	0.27%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	118	3.18%
No Rent:	305	8.22%
Total:	3,711	100%

Private Insurance:	5,572	34.55%
Public Insurance:	7,198	44.64%
No Insurance:	3,356	20.81%
Total:	16,126	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,770	79.19%

Nursery School, Preschool:	337	8.65%
Kindergarten:	194	4.98%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,435	36.85%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,364	35.03%
College or graduate school:	564	14.48%
Total:	3,894	100%
Early Childhood:	531	13.64%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,993	76.86%

# Residential Mailboxes:	29,916Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	2,637Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	37,385Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	22,324Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,141Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,853Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$264,752,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,097,101,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	23,147Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Brunswick-St. Simons, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:	15260Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	114,345Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	379.207 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	49.814 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,03,06,07,08,12Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	11560Source: Census
Place Name:	Brunswick city; GeorgiaSource: Census