ZIP code 31501
Where is ZIP code 31501?
Waycross, Georgia
Ware County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 31501 belongs to Waycross, Georgia in Ware County. 31501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 912. About 13,511 people live in the 31501 area, where the median household income is $37,314. The closest ZIP codes are 31502 (Waycross, 0.8 mi south), 31503 (Waycross, 0.8 mi south) and 31564 (Waresboro, 6.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 31501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waycross |
| Also accepted | Okefenokee |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Ware County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 912 |
| Coordinates | 31.2243, -82.3596 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 315 |
Population and income in 31501
| Population | 13,511 · higher than 64% of Georgia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,126 · higher than 80% of Georgia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.2 years · lower than 54% of Georgia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $37,314 · lower than 95% of Georgia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,580 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $113,600 · lower than 80% of Georgia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $741 a month |
| Housing units | 6,992 |
| Households | 5,501 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 53% / 48% |
| Land area | 12 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 31501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31502 | Waycross, GA | 0.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 31503 | Waycross, GA | 0.8 mi S | Standard |
| 31564 | Waresboro, GA | 6.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 31516 | Blackshear, GA | 7.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 31550 | Manor, GA | 15 mi SW | Standard |
| 31542 | Hoboken, GA | 15.2 mi E | Standard |
| 31552 | Millwood, GA | 16.9 mi W | Standard |
| 31557 | Patterson, GA | 17.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 31556 | Offerman, GA | 19.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 31551 | Mershon, GA | 19.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 31623 | Argyle, GA | 19.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 31518 | Bristol, GA | 19.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 31501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 31501
123 MAIN ST
WAYCROSS GA 31501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts OKEFENOKEE as the city name for 31501. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (31501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Waycross, GA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 31501?
- 31501 is a Waycross, Georgia ZIP code. Okefenokee is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 31501 in?
- ZIP code 31501 is in Ware County, Georgia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 31501 in?
- 31501 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 31501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 31501 use area code 912.
- What is the population of ZIP code 31501?
- About 13,511 people live in ZIP code 31501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 31501?
- The median household income in 31501 is $37,314 a year, lower than 95% of Georgia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 31501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 31501 are 31502 (Waycross, 0.8 miles), 31503 (Waycross, 0.8 miles), 31564 (Waresboro, 6.9 miles) and 31516 (Blackshear, 7.5 miles).