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St. Simons, GA

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31522.

Population

16,228

Land area

16.5sq mi

People per sq mi

986

ZIP codes

1

St. Simons and its ZIP codes

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St. Simons at a glance

  • St. Simons is about 5.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 78th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
  • The median household income is $108,771, 41% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $555,600 (83% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,799 a month.

Local data for St. Simons, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

St. Simons, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$108,771

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$555,600

Median rent

$1,799/mo

Homeownership

85.9%

Bachelor's or higher

57.0%

Median age

59.1

Average commute

17.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,374), German Americans (1,749), Italian Americans (979).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glynn County. PPP loans are for St. Simons.

Details

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

Glynn County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

St. Simons, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.1%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
  • Worked from home17.1%

Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

St. Simons, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

91° / 44°F

45.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in St. Simons, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.5%

U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

8.7%

U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

ZIP codes in St. Simons

1 in or overlapping St. Simons. Population shown

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Cities near St. Simons

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Country Club EstatesCensus-designated place5.3 mi4.6
BrunswickCity6.5 mi17
Jekyll IslandCensus-designated place7.7 mi9
Dock JunctionCensus-designated place8.2 mi9.4
SterlingCensus-designated place12 mi4.3
DarienCity12 mi21.2
WaverlyCensus-designated place21 mi5.6
EverettCensus-designated place21 mi0.8
CrescentCensus-designated place23 mi4.6
EuloniaCensus-designated place24 mi3.2
WaynesvilleCensus-designated place24 mi0.9
WoodbineCity25 mi2.5
Kings Bay BaseCensus-designated place28 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is St. Simons, GA in?
St. Simons is in Glynn County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in St. Simons, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping St. Simons include 31522.
What is the population of St. Simons, GA?
About 16,228 people live in St. Simons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near St. Simons?
Nearby places include Country Club Estates (5.3 mi), Brunswick (6.5 mi), Jekyll Island (7.7 mi), Dock Junction (8.2 mi), Sterling (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023