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ZIP Code 31331
Townsend, Georgia

ZIP code 31331 is in Townsend, located in Mcintosh County, Georgia, within the Brunswick metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 6,219. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $42,351, and about 4% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
6,219
Census ZCTA
County
Mcintosh
FIPS 13191
Median income (est.)
$42,351
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
301.012 mi²
+ 24.604 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityTownsend, GA
CountyMcintosh County (FIPS 13191)
StateGeorgia (FIPS 13)
Metro Area (MSA)Brunswick, GA Metro Area (15260)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · South Atlantic Division
Coordinates31.51171, -81.443245
Land / Water Area301.012 mi² land · 24.604 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,730 individual tax returns filed in 31331 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
33.0%
$25K–$50K
24.5%
$50K–$75K
13.9%
$75K–$100K
9.2%
$100K–$200K
15.0%
$200K+
4.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 25% of 31331's total adjusted gross income, from 4% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($42,351) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 31331's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$42,351
▲ 7.8%
Filers earning $200K+
4.4%
▼ 0.1 pt
Total filers
2,730
▲ 2.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/31331/soi?year=… $36K 2020 $39K 2021 $42K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 31331 ZCTA.

2000
5,246
 
2010
7,856
▲ +49.8%
2020
6,219
▼ -20.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number128833
City AliasesShellman Bluff, Ashintilly, Cox, Eulonia, Ridgeville, Townsend, Shellman Blf

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31331 in?

ZIP code 31331 is in Mcintosh County, Georgia (county FIPS code 13191).

What city is ZIP code 31331?

The primary USPS city for 31331 is Townsend, GA.

What metro area (MSA) is 31331 in?

31331 is part of the Brunswick, GA Metro Area (MSA code 15260).

What is the population of ZIP code 31331?

The 2020 Census population of 31331 was 6,219 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 31331?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 31331 is about $42,351, with around 4% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.