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Dock Junction, GA
Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31520.
Population
8,147
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
867
ZIP codes
1
Dock Junction and its ZIP codes
Dock Junction at a glance
- Dock Junction is about 4.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 133rd most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $41,258 a year, 47% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,700 (53% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,080 a month.
Local data for Dock Junction, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dock Junction, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,258
Poverty rate
27.0%
Median home value
$143,700
Median rent
$1,080/mo
Homeownership
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (796), Italian Americans (741), Irish Americans (730).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glynn County. PPP loans are for Dock Junction.
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
PPP loans
$50.2M
1,011 loans, 6,946 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dock Junction, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled23.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dock Junction, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dock Junction, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
ZIP codes in Dock Junction
1 in or overlapping Dock Junction. Population shown
Cities near Dock Junction
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Country Club EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.6 |
| BrunswickCity | 3.8 mi | 17 |
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.3 |
| St. SimonsCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 16.5 |
| Jekyll IslandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9 |
| DarienCity | 11 mi | 21.2 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| EverettCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodbineCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| EuloniaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| CrescentCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.6 |
| HortenseCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| NahuntaCity | 27 mi | 2.8 |
| Kings Bay BaseCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.8 |
| HickoxCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dock Junction, GA in?
- Dock Junction is in Glynn County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Dock Junction, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dock Junction include 31520.
- What is the population of Dock Junction, GA?
- About 8,147 people live in Dock Junction, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dock Junction?
- Nearby places include Country Club Estates (3.2 mi), Brunswick (3.8 mi), Sterling (4.6 mi), St. Simons (8.2 mi), Jekyll Island (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023