| ZIP Code | 31316 |
|---|---|
| City | Ludowici |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Long County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 66 ft |
| Latitude | 31.719283 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.733272 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13183 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.6% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 74 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,200 (43.8%) |
| Some College | 1,187 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 1,120 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 838 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 882 (12.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,006 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,500 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $989/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,842 |
| Vacant Units | 365 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,842 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 365 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 31316 is located in Ludowici, Georgia, within Long County. With a population of 13,421, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 31316 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,006 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31316 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $206,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $989 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 31316 is majority White (61.49%). Residents are less-educated — 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31316 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 31316 in Ludowici, GA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,421 residents, a median household income of $68,006, and a median home value of $206,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.