| City: | Jesup, Georgia |
| Names to Avoid: | Federal Correctional Inst |
| County: | Wayne County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:37:59 PM |
| Population: | 1,094 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 912 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 31.5633, -81.9025 |
| Land Area: | 0.47 sq mi |
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Federal Correctional Institution Jesup (FCI Jesup) operates under dedicated ZIP code 31599 in Wayne County, Georgia. This medium-security federal prison for male inmates opened in 1990 and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The facility sits along U.S. Highway 301, approximately 65 miles southwest of Savannah. This postal designation has served the prison for over two decades.
The 0.63-square-mile complex includes the main medium-security facility plus adjacent satellite facilities: a low-security unit (opened 2003) and a minimum-security prison camp (opened 1989). The 2020 Census counted 1,094 residents, all in institutional group quarters consistent with incarceration. The median age of 40.7 years reflects the typical age distribution of the federal inmate population. Zero private housing units exist within this ZIP.
FCI Jesup houses approximately 960 inmates in the main facility, with additional capacity at the satellite low and camp. The prison operates a UNICOR facility producing clothing and textiles, providing work opportunities for inmates. When sending mail to inmates, include the inmate's full legal name and register number. Jesup is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 1,094 |
| Median Age: | 40.7 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 31599 has 1,094 residents and 0 households. The median age is 40.7 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.7% male and 0.3% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (61.4%, much higher than the state average of 31.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (37.8%, much lower than the state average of 51.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9%, which is higher than the state average (10.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.0%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,094Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,050Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,327.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,050 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,094 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.7
Male Median Age: 40.7
Female Median Age: 29.3
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 94 | 159 | 219 | 197 | 148 | 121 | 51 | 33 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 96 | 159 | 219 | 197 | 148 | 121 | 51 | 33 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 414 | 32.94% |
| Black: | 672 | 53.46% |
| Hispanic:* | 163 | 12.97% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.64% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 1,257 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,091 | 99.73% | 40.7 years |
| Females: | 3 | 0.27% | 29.3 years |
| Total: | 1,094 | 100% | 40.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 890 | 84.76% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 35 | 3.33% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 24 | 2.29% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 101 | 11.90% |
| Total Population: | 1,050 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 925 | 88.10% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 125 | 11.90% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($74,664), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $70,469 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,449), with a current gap of $70,469 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (63.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,469 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,050 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,050 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, 2.60% 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 70.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (66.67%). College enrollment is 33.33%, which is on par with the state rate (25.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 45 | 4.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 262 | 25.36% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 523 | 50.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 158 | 15.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 1.74% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 1.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 0.77% |
| Total: | 1,033 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 726 | 70.28% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 2.61% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 66.67% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 18 | 66.67% |
ZIP Code 31599 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: 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 |
ZIP Code 31599 is located in Wayne County, Georgia, within the Jesup, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27700) and Georgia's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 30,519 people, about 3.58% of whom live in ZIP Code 31599. It covers 0.47 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Jesup, GASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 27700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 30,519Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.47 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: 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: | 1342268Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Jesup city; GeorgiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 31599 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.
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.