ZIP Code 31564 in Waresboro, GA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Waresboro, Georgia
County:Ware County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:23:47 PM
Population:13 [See All]
Area Code:912
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.2476, -82.4737
Land Area:0.042 sq mi
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31564 - Waresboro, GA

ZIP Code 31564, Waresboro

Border Hub Unique ZIP
LocationWare County, GA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population13
Households3
PO Boxes39 Regional Hub (1300%)
Median Age26.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 31503
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 39 PO boxes for just 13 local residents, creating an adoption rate of 13.0 that indicates major regional service.
  • With only 3 occupied households, this facility serves customers from surrounding areas rather than local residents.
  • Albany Avenue and Hicheare Avenue are the only two streets with postal records, reflecting minimal local infrastructure.
  • This is a PO Box only ZIP code with rural route delivery, meaning no city-style street delivery exists.
  • The facility is enclosed within the larger 31503 ZIP code area, functioning as a specialized service point.
  • The median age of 26.5 years is relatively young for a rural area, though the small population makes statistics less meaningful.

Limited Local Infrastructure

The community itself occupies minimal land area, with postal services delivered through rural routes rather than city carrier service. Albany Avenue and Hicheare Avenue represent the limited street infrastructure, but most mail recipients use PO boxes as their primary delivery method. The post office operates as a Classified as a PO Box ZIP code, designated exclusively for PO Box service.

Serving a Broader Region

Ware County residents from a broad geographic radius depend on Waresboro's postal facility. The surrounding area lacks alternative delivery infrastructure, making this location essential for rural customers who travel here to collect mail. The high adoption rate doesn't reflect local demand but rather the post office's position as a collection point for people scattered across southeastern Georgia's rural landscape.

A Service Point, Not a Town

With a median age of 26.5 years and a small residential population, Waresboro functions more as a postal service point than a residential community. The facility's 39 boxes serve customers well beyond the immediate vicinity, supporting mail delivery for residents who may live miles away. This pattern is common in rural Georgia, where centralized post offices provide essential services to sparsely populated areas that don't justify dedicated local facilities.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Infrastructure Rural Roads

Just two streets have postal records, reflecting Waresboro's minimal residential infrastructure. The limited street presence reinforces this location's function as a regional PO box facility rather than a traditional town.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 31564 has 13 residents and 3 households (average 4.33 persons per household). The median age is 26.5 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 76.9% male and 23.1% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.5%, much higher than the state average of 51.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1%, which is much higher than the state average (10.5%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (5.2%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:13Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:309.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:3Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:4.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:5.50Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------13--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 26.5

Male Median Age: 29.5

Female Median Age: 21.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male202001200020000001
Female000020000000000100
Total202021200020000101
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:853.33%
Black:213.33%
Hispanic:*320.00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:213.33%
Total:15100%
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:1076.92%29.5 years
Females:323.08%21.8 years
Total:13100%26.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 31564 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:47Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 31564 is located in Ware County, Georgia, within the Waycross, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48180) and Georgia's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 55,070 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 31564. It covers 0.042 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Waycross, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:48180Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:55,070Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.042 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7982.81 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1380368Source: Census
Place Name:Waresboro CDP; GeorgiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


31565 | | 31563

Schools in ZIP Code 31564


We could not locate which school district 31564 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Waresboro Elementary School 3379 W Church St
Waycross, GA 31503
District: Ware County School DistrictNearby
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center 3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
District: UnknownNearby
Ware County Middle School 2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
District: Ware County School DistrictNearby
Wacona Elementary School 3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
District: Ware County School DistrictNearby
Ware County High School 700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
District: Ware County School DistrictNearby
Waycross Discovery Montessori School 711 Satilla Blvd
Waycross, GA 31501
District: Private SchoolNearby
Crossroads Christian Academy 2193 Golf Course Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
District: Private SchoolNearby
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School 3439 Knight Ave
Waycross, GA 31503
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31564


Coastal Pines Technical College 1701 Carswell Ave
Waycross, GA 31503
Type: Post Secondary
South Georgia State College 100 West College Park Drive
Douglas, GA 31533
Type: Post Secondary
Georgia Military College - Valdosta 4201 N. Forrest Street
Valdosta, GA 31605-7084
Type: Post Secondary
Valdosta State University 1500 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31698
Type: Post Secondary
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 4089 Val Tech Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602-0929
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Coastal Georgia One College Drive
Brunswick, GA 31520-3644
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • 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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