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Nahunta, GA — ZIP 31553

Population: 5,386 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 31553 (Nahunta, GA) is $170,470 — up 10.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $168,900 after a median 56.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very 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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$170,470

Median home value

+10.3%

1-year change

56.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$170,470
1-year appreciation
+10.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.1%
5-year appreciation
+5.0%
All-time peak (2022-03)
$178,434
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
$168,900
Median list price
$245,000
Median price per sqft
$98
1-year sale-price change
-40.4%
Median days on market
56.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
86.1%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Brantley County Middle School, Nahunta Elementary School, Brantley County High School, Nahunta Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.9%
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
52.9 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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,026
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,706

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Frederica National Monument (34 mi)
National parks include
Fort Frederica National Monument, Cumberland Island National Seashore, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Brantley County Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
Memorial Satilla Health, SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM- BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+108 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
16.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,379
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,771
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 31553State medianUS median
Median home value$170,470$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$168,900$305,450$325,000
Median days on market57 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,379$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 31553?
$170,470.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 31553?
$168,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 31553?
Median days on market: 56.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 31553?
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 31553?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane.
Is ZIP 31553 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31553?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31553?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31553?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 31553?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 31553 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31553?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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