ZIP Code 31535 in Douglas, GA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Douglas, Georgia
County:Coffee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:18:10 PM
Population:12,506 [See All]
Area Code:912
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:31.4601, -82.8675
Land Area:93.974 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 31535 has 12,506 residents and 4,457 households (average 2.74 persons per household). The median age is 35.6 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.3%, much higher than the state average of 51.9%) and Black or African American (22.3%, much lower than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2%, which is higher than the state average (10.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:12,506Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:12,191Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:13,442Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:133.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$54,208Source: Census ACS
Households:4,457Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$118,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.74Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.13Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--12,04112,50612,34911,98312,26212,16512,35111,86510,89311,25712,18512,33212,191
Decennial Census11,264------------------12,506------
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: 35.6

Male Median Age: 34.8

Female Median Age: 36.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4054984985053843513924323983953444133202492251127244
Female4445014594464284024034863884364134213793542201367776
Total849999957951812753795918786831757834699603445248149120
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7,91357.46%
Black:2,78920.25%
Hispanic:*1,90513.83%
Asian:840.61%
American Indian:530.38%
Hawaiian:70.05%
Other:1,0207.41%
Total:13,771100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,03748.27%34.8 years
Females:6,46951.73%36.5 years
Total:12,506100%35.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:11,26392.39%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:40.03%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1321.08%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:7927.58%
Total Population:12,191100%
Total Native Population:11,26792.42%
Total Foreign-born Population:9247.58%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $54,208, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,156 (28.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,902. Family households earn a median of $64,703 versus $25,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,703). By gender, male median income is $42,035 and female is $34,662, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,373 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.2%, which is falls short of the state rate (63.7%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is well above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$42,052$42,220$41,069$40,336$38,003$38,025$41,186$41,635$40,306$46,403$53,226$49,379$54,208
Median Family Income$42,539$43,756$44,142$44,972$42,890$48,869$54,643$52,676$51,121$56,556$65,208$60,179$64,703
Median NonFamily Income$26,780$25,845$25,582$21,901$17,386$21,429$16,875$17,708$19,870$23,125$21,302$23,546$25,000
Median Male Income$37,123$37,519$35,990$35,886$35,069$34,216$32,132$34,086$34,962$39,144$47,464$50,579$42,035
Median Female Income$29,936$29,617$29,470$30,161$27,865$29,902$29,662$30,435$32,021$28,373$32,161$33,531$34,662
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:5,24655.70%
Unemployed:3723.95%
Not In Labor Force:3,80140.35%
Total:9,419100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:1,64831.41%
Service:56510.77%
Sales and Office:1,18122.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:83415.90%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,01819.41%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,246100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $118,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $35,200 (42.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,000. The median gross rent is $810, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $232 (40.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $128. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.23% (33.25% with a mortgage, 66.75% free-and-clear) and renters 29.77% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.88%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.61%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$83,100$76,200$76,200$77,100$77,700$81,400$86,000$112,700$117,300$102,500$108,800$114,000$118,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:17913.22%
$500 to $999:75555.76%
$1,000 to $1,499:13610.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:443.25%
$2,000 to $2,499:584.28%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:18213.44%
Total:1,354100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$578$575$598$585$553$622$622$651$682$682$684$816$810
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,06223.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,13246.88%
Renter Occupied:1,35429.77%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,548100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,54891.12%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4438.88%
Total Housing Units:4,991100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,75055.10%
Multi-Family Units:2264.53%
Other Units:2,01540.37%
Total Housing Units:4,991100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.56%). College enrollment is 23.24%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7089.26%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6929.05%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,68135.07%
Some college, no degree:2,12127.75%
Associate's degree:5577.29%
Bachelor's degree:6518.52%
Graduate or professional degree:2343.06%
Total:7,644100%
High school or higher:6,24481.68%
Bachelor's degree or higher:88511.58%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:6,40448.68%
Public Insurance:4,57734.79%
No Insurance:2,17416.53%
Total:13,155100%
Has Health Insurance:10,98183.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.0%16.7%18.8%19.0%19.5%18.6%17.3%17.6%18.7%17.0%20.3%19.9%13.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1866.53%
Kindergarten:1053.69%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,35547.56%
High school (grades 9-12):54118.99%
College or graduate school:66223.24%
Total:2,849100%
Early Childhood:29110.21%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,00170.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 31535 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 141 business establishments, employing about 2,496 people with an annual payroll of $127,531,000. USPS data shows 4,906 residential mailboxes and 162 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:4,906Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:162Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,063Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,294Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:74Source: USPS
# of Businesses:141Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$31,886,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$127,531,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,496Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 31535 is located in Coffee County, Georgia, within the Douglas, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20060) and Georgia's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 51,422 people, about 24.32% of whom live in ZIP Code 31535. It covers 93.974 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.226 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Douglas, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:20060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:51,422Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:93.974 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.226 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8711.64 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1323872Source: Census
Place Name:Douglas city; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


31537 | | 31534

Schools in ZIP Code 31535


ZIP Code 31535 is in the Coffee County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Satilla Elementary School 5325 Old Axson Rd
Douglas, GA 31535
District: Coffee County School District
Indian Creek Elementary 2033 Ga Highway 158 W
Douglas, GA 31535
District: Coffee County School District
Citizens Christian Academy 1548 Hwy 158 W
Douglas, GA 31535
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31535


South Georgia State College 100 West College Park Drive
Douglas, GA 31533
Type: Post Secondary
Coastal Pines Technical College 1701 Carswell Ave
Waycross, GA 31503
Type: Post Secondary
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 2802 Moore Hwy
Tifton, GA 31793-2601
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Military College - Valdosta 4201 N. Forrest Street
Valdosta, GA 31605-7084
Type: Post Secondary
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602-0929
Type: Post Secondary
Valdosta State University 1500 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31698
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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