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Scotland, GA
City in Telfair County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31083.
Population
218
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
152
ZIP codes
1
Scotland and its ZIP codes
Local data for Scotland, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Telfair County. PPP loans are for Scotland.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,800
2,120 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,685
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.1M
FY 2026, $5,939 per person
PPP loans
$136K
7 loans, 11 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Scotland, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
207
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scotland, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
26.3%
U.S. 12.8% +13.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Scotland
1 in or overlapping Scotland. Population shown
Cities near Scotland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McRae-HelenaCity | 5.2 mi | 6.4 |
| AlamoTown | 7.2 mi | 2 |
| Lumber CityCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| GlenwoodCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MilanCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| ChaunceyCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount VernonCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| AileyCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| HazlehurstCity | 18 mi | 4.7 |
| UvaldaCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| AlstonTown | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| RhineTown | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| SatillaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| DentonCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| HiggstonTown | 24 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scotland, GA in?
- Scotland is in Telfair County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Scotland, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Scotland include 31083.
- What is the population of Scotland, GA?
- About 218 people live in Scotland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scotland?
- Nearby places include McRae-Helena (5.2 mi), Alamo (7.2 mi), Lumber City (11 mi), Glenwood (13 mi), Milan (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023