| ZIP Code | 31318 |
|---|---|
| City | Meldrim |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Effingham County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 30 ft |
| Latitude | 32.134838 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.372263 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13103 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 140 (54.9%) |
| Some College | 27 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 78 (30.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10 (3.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,234 ▼ 32% below avg ↓ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,000 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 261 |
| Vacant Units | 61 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 261 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 61 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 31318 is located in Meldrim, Georgia, within Effingham County. With a population of 445, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 31318 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,234 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31318 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $275,000 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 31318 is majority White (52.58%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has declined by 31% since 2019.
Overall, ZIP code 31318 in Meldrim, GA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 445 residents, a median household income of $52,234, and a median home value of $275,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.