How much is a home worth in ZIP code 31520?

The typical home in 31520 is worth $147,159, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 31520?

Home values in 31520 are down 12.2% over the past year, and up 2.0% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 31520?

A typical home in 31520 rents for about $1,524 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.4%.

What is the property tax rate in 31520?

The effective property tax rate in 31520 is 0.5% — roughly $753 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 31520 has a population of 22,313 and a median household income of $40,071.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · GA31520

Glynn County · Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Typical home value

$147,159^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -12.2%
5-year / yr: +2.0%
10-year / yr: +6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -48.2%
vs metro: -47.5%
vs state: -42.5%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 31520 is worth $147,159 — 47.5% below the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 12.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,524 a month — a 12.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,524^[2]
Gross yield: 12.4%^[2]
Cap rate: 7.5%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.5%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $753^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Glynn County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Moderate^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Low
Coastal flood: Relatively High
Wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Drought: Very Low
Heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Hurricane: Relatively High
Tornado: Relatively Low
Earthquake: Relatively Low
Winter weather: Very Low

#Who lives here

Population: 22,313^[3]
Median household income: $40,071^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Glynn County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +226^[5]
Moved in: 2,624
Moved out: 2,398

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 6
Elementary: 2
Middle: 1
High: 2

Brunswick High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Glynn County
1,939 students
Glynn Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · Glynn County
1,820 students
Glynn Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Glynn County
756 students
Burroughs-Molette Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Glynn County
592 students
Goodyear Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Glynn County
516 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield12.4%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.5%

Annual rent$18,288

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$744

Loan principal$117,727

Down payment$29,432

Total interest paid$150,155

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio0.61

Monthly cost to own$929

Monthly rent$1,524

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 20th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 100th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 10th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

7th for highest rental yield in GAView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 31520?: The typical home in 31520 is worth $147,159, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 31520?: Home values in 31520 are down 12.2% over the past year, and up 2.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 31520?: A typical home in 31520 rents for about $1,524 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 31520?: The effective property tax rate in 31520 is 0.5% — roughly $753 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 31520?: ZIP code 31520 has a population of 22,313 and a median household income of $40,071.

#Comparable ZIPs

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