City

Meldrim, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Effingham County  ·  Georgia

👥445Population
💰$52,234Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$275,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.8% Female 58.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.6%Hispanic: 35.1%Other: 12.4%Race
White52.6%
Hispanic35.1%
Other12.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
29%
18–24
1%
25–44
21%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
HS Graduate140 (54.9%)
Some College27 (10.6%)
Bachelors78 (30.6%)
Graduate Degree10 (3.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.9%Some College: 10.6%Bachelors: 30.6%Graduate: 3.9%Edu
HS Grad54.9%
Some College10.6%
Bachelors30.6%
Graduate3.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,234 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$275,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units261
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
41%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
96%
30–45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
52%
About Meldrim, GA

Meldrim is a city in Georgia, located in Effingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 445 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Meldrim is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,234 is below the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Meldrim is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,000, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Meldrim is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.58%).

Meldrim, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Meldrim
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31318 445 $52,234 $275,000 0.0% 34.5% 75.0%