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Jesup, GA
City in Wayne County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31599.
Population
9,942
Land area
16.5sq mi
People per sq mi
601
ZIP codes
1
Jesup and its ZIP codes
Jesup at a glance
- Jesup is about 3.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 114th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $46,974, 39% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 (48% below Georgia) and median rent is $696 a month.
Local data for Jesup, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jesup, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,974
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (896), German Americans (348), Mexican Americans (172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Jesup.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,520
9,050 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,453
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$198M
FY 2026, $6,560 per person
How people get to work
Jesup, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled19.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jesup, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
325
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jesup, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Jesup
1 in or overlapping Jesup. Population shown
Cities near Jesup
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GardiCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| OdumCity | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| ScrevenCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| LudowiciCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| OffermanCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| HortenseCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| WalthourvilleCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| SurrencyTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| PattersonCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| EverettCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| GumbranchCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| AllenhurstCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| HinesvilleCity | 23 mi | 18.8 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| GlennvilleCity | 24 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jesup, GA in?
- Jesup is in Wayne County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Jesup, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jesup include 31599.
- What is the population of Jesup, GA?
- About 9,942 people live in Jesup, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jesup?
- Nearby places include Gardi (6.8 mi), Odum (9.3 mi), Screven (11 mi), Ludowici (11 mi), Offerman (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023