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Jesup, GA — ZIP 31545

Population: 16,568 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31545 (Jesup, GA) is $209,075 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $211,381 after a median 57 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,075

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$209,075
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+94.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$209,351
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$211,381
Median list price
$239,000
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$859/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,074/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,852/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Martha Puckett Middle School, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School, Bacon Elementary School, Wayne County High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,953
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,747

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Frederica National Monument (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Jesup Wayne County Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+192 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
21.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,230
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
57.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,500
Average weekly wage
$911
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
133

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 31545State medianUS median
Median home value$209,075$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$211,381$305,450$325,000
Median days on market57 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,230$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 31545?
$209,075.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31545?
$211,381.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31545?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31545?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,235/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31545?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane.
Is ZIP 31545 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31545?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31545?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31545?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 31545?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 31545 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31545?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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