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ZIP 31520

Pop. 22,313·Glynn County·192nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,470/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$495
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ZIP 31520 · $1,470
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,640/yr
At $1,470/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyGlynn County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 8.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.8% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31520 (Brunswick, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,313
Median income
$40,071
Median age
38.4
Renters
54.5%
Age distribution
23.7%
21%
24.8%
18.7%
Under 1823.7%
18–3421%
35–5424.8%
55–6411.9%
65+18.7%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
34.8%
49%
12.6%
White34.8%
Black49%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian0.8%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
15.3%
40.8%
26.6%
17.3%
No HS diploma15.3%
HS diploma40.8%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+17.3%
Housing tenure
45.5%
54.5%
Owner45.5%
Renter54.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31520 in Brunswick, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,552 → $40,071
up 23.1%
Population
21,864 → 22,313
up 2.1%
Renter share
56.3% → 54.5%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
17.8% → 17.3%
-0.5 pts
Median age
36.3 → 38.4
+2.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $40,071 today, compared with $32,552 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,864 to 22,313 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 54.5% of households rent today, against 56.3% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 31520

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31520 covers Brunswick, GA. The median rent here is $1,470/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($40,071/yr), ZIP 31520 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31520?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31520 (Brunswick, GA) is $1,470. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31520 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31520's median rent of $1,470/mo is $495 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31520 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31520 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #192 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,470/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31520?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,470/mo in ZIP 31520. The local median household income is $40,071/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31520?

Rent in ZIP 31520 has decreased 8.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 31520 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31520 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,470/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($40,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31520 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 31520 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.5% of ZIP 31520 households are renters, while 45.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31520 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31520 compare to the rest of Brunswick?

ZIP 31520 is more affordable than Brunswick overall. At $1,470/mo, it's $100 below the Brunswick citywide median of $1,570/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31520 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31520 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $1,470/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 31520's median household income ($40,071/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31520 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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