ZIP Code 31522 Demographics & Data

All About Saint Simons Island, GA (ZIP Code 31522)

Georgia

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 31522

The ZIP Code 31522 is associated with the city of Saint Simons Island in Georgia in Glynn County in the U.S. Approximately 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $90,382. The ZIP Code 31522 has a median age of approximately 55.4 years, with 40.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Georgia region, an estimated 97.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $63,795. The current population estimate is 16,745.

Population in 31522

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 31522 is 16,745.

Saint Simons Island, GA

The 31522 ZIP Code is associated with Saint Simons Island, GA in Glynn County.

Area Codes associated with 31522

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 31522 include 912.

Sunrise / Sunset in 31522

Sunrise: 7:08 am
Sunset: 7:47 pm
Sunrise in 31522 7:08 am
Sunrise in 31522 7:47 pm

Weather forecast for 31522

This Afternoon's forecast for 31522: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 31522

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 31522 Fair

Internet in 31522

In ZIP Code 31522, an estimated 94.7% of households have a computer, while 92.5% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 31522

Females make up an estimated 53.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 31522, while males comprise about 46.7%.

Health Insurance in 31522

Approximately 6.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 31522 (Saint Simons Island, GA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 31522

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 31522, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 1.9% of 31522 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 31522 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.0%), followed by Black or African American (2.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 31522

Industry Percent
White 96.0%
Black or African American 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 31522

The median household income in ZIP Code 31522 is $90,382, while the region's mean household income is $138,037. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $63,795. The per capita income in ZIP Code 31522 of $63,795 is approximately 105.35% more than the per capita income in Georgia overall of $31,067. An estimated 3.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 68.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 31522 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 1.4% of 31522 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 31522

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.2%
$200,000 or more per year 17.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 31522

In ZIP Code 31522, 97.2% of the population graduated high school, while 58.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.2% in this Glynn County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 31522

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.2%
Some college, no degree 18.6%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 34.2%
Graduate or professional degree 23.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 31522

Residents of ZIP Code 31522 are older than average. The median age of 55.4 years in ZIP Code 31522 is approximately 45.41% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 40.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.9% of the population in 31522 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 31522 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 31522

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.0%
5 to 9 years 4.5%
10 to 14 years 3.9%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 2.2%
25 to 34 years 7.4%
35 to 44 years 9.4%
45 to 54 years 13.6%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 8.7%
65 to 74 years 20.9%
75 to 84 years 9.2%
85 years and over 4.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 31522

In ZIP Code 31522, 95.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Glynn County region.

Language Spoken in 31522

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.9%
Spanish 1.5%
Other Indo-European languages 2.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 31522

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 31522, an estimated 23.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Glynn County region.

Age of Housing in 31522

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 23.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 20.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 31522

In 31522, 55.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.4 minutes. Approximately 20.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 31522 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.8% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 31522 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 31522

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 6.4%
Manufacturing 5.6%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.9%
Information 2.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 19.8%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 5.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 31522 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 31522

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 31522 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 31522 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 31522 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 31522

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 31522

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 31522 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 31522 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.47 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.77% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes electricity rates in 31522 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 31522

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 31522 11.6¢/kWh 9.29¢/kWh 5.72¢/kWh
Georgia 14.46¢/kWh 12.19¢/kWh 8.35¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.64¢/kWh 9.29¢/kWh

Solar Power in 31522

Month ZIP Code 31522 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.92 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.21 3 6.31
Mar 5.92 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.82 5.13 7.3
May 5.96 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.5 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.59 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.56 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.57 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.78 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.38 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.4 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 31522. This visualizes solar power levels in 31522 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.