| ZIP Code | 31326 |
|---|---|
| City | Rincon |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Effingham County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 44 ft |
| Latitude | 32.296613 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.222653 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 66 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,510 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 1,879 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 2,745 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 1,595 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,415 (29%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,196 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,300 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,141/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,465 |
| Vacant Units | 567 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,465 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 567 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 31326 is located in Rincon, Georgia, within Effingham County. With a population of 23,882, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 31326 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,196 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31326 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $244,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,141 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 31326 is primarily White (70.02%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31326 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 31326 in Rincon, GA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,882 residents, a median household income of $82,196, and a median home value of $244,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.