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31527

Jekyll Island, GA

Total Population
946
Median Household Income
$72,689
Median Home Value
$518,400
Median Rent
$1,450

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$72,689
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$518,400
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,450
100% above state median
Median Age
59.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Jekyll Island, GA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 49.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 59.7 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.0%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$72,689
-3.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-44,756,721
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.69 people

Total Households
561
Family Households
40.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
50.0%
#2 Industry
Construction
35.5%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
14.5%
Total Employed Residents:62

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:203
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
100.0%
243 employed
Labor Force
243
0 unemployed
Median Age
59.7 years
Per Capita Income
$49,295
Poverty Rate
8.1%

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