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Brunswick, GA
City in Glynn County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31520.
Population
15,307
Land area
17sq mi
People per sq mi
898
ZIP codes
1
Brunswick and its ZIP codes
Brunswick at a glance
- Brunswick is about 4.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 84th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $40,288 a year, 48% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,900 (49% below Georgia) and median rent is $951 a month.
Local data for Brunswick, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brunswick, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,288
Poverty rate
30.9%
Median home value
$155,900
Median rent
$951/mo
Homeownership
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,036), German Americans (706), Irish Americans (690).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glynn County. PPP loans are for Brunswick.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,485
43,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,614
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $14,007 per person
How people get to work
Brunswick, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brunswick, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
359
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,032
31.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 44°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brunswick, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.0%
U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts
ZIP codes in Brunswick
1 in or overlapping Brunswick. Population shown
Cities near Brunswick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dock JunctionCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 9.4 |
| Country Club EstatesCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.6 |
| St. SimonsCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 16.5 |
| Jekyll IslandCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 9 |
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.3 |
| DarienCity | 14 mi | 21.2 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| EverettCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodbineCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| Kings Bay BaseCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| EuloniaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.2 |
| CrescentCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.6 |
| St. MarysCity | 27 mi | 25.5 |
| KingslandCity | 29 mi | 44.8 |
| NahuntaCity | 29 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brunswick, GA in?
- Brunswick is in Glynn County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Brunswick, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brunswick include 31520.
- What is the population of Brunswick, GA?
- About 15,307 people live in Brunswick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brunswick?
- Nearby places include Dock Junction (3.8 mi), Country Club Estates (4 mi), St. Simons (6.5 mi), Jekyll Island (7.2 mi), Sterling (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023