Zip code 31312: Guyton, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 31312?

31312 is assigned to Guyton, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 31312 in?

31312 is in Effingham County, Georgia.

Q: What is the population of 31312?

About 25,991 people live in 31312, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 31312?

The median household income in 31312 is $101,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 31312?

The closest zip codes to 31312 are 31329, 31307, 31308, 31326, 30415.

Residential delivery areaEffingham CountyEastern Time

Population

25,991

Median household income

$102K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$296K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,537/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

175 sq mi

149 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 31312

31312 is a small-town zip code in Guyton, Georgia (Effingham County), covering 175 sq mi of land. About 25,991 people live here, or 149 per square mile. The median resident is 34.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $101,750 a year, 26% above the national median of $80,734. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $295,900, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,537 a month.

31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.3 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.

How 31312 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans14.1%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%43rd of 708 in GA
Residents under 1831.5%
97th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%21st of 708 in GA
Homeownership rate87.8%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%76th of 693 in GA
Average commute33.3 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min125th of 684 in GA
Government workers17.6%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%259th of 704 in GA
Median household income$101,750
73rd
U.S. $80,734 · GA $77,35378th of 672 in GA
Uninsured rate9.3%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%510th of 701 in GA
Median earnings per worker$51,781
60th
U.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066126th of 699 in GA
Median gross rent$1,537
58th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393127th of 628 in GA
Tech workers3.3%
58th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%174th of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy6.7%
50th
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%530th of 694 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher30.6%
47th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%212th of 708 in GA
Diversity index47.4
47th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.9400th of 708 in GA
Broadband access91.6%
45th
U.S. 91% · GA 91%222nd of 693 in GA
Per capita income$37,946
44th
U.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924207th of 708 in GA
Median home value$295,900
43rd
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300187th of 661 in GA
Population25,991
42nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407164th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate4.4%
41st
U.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%333rd of 704 in GA
Self-employed workers8.1%
34th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%484th of 704 in GA
Foreign-born residents3.9%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%356th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers7.4%
20th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%417th of 704 in GA
Poverty rate6.1%
19th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%627th of 694 in GA
Population density149/sq mi
17th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi316th of 708 in GA
Median age34.4
17th
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6602nd of 708 in GA
Work from home6.8%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%437th of 706 in GA
Residents 65 and older8.9%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%662nd of 708 in GA
Rent-burdened renters29.3%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%578th of 678 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.361
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477639th of 691 in GA

Measure	31312	Effingham	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Veterans	14.1%	12.4%	7.2%	6.2%	97th	43rd of 708
Residents under 18	31.5%	26.4%	23.2%	22%	97th	21st of 708
Homeownership rateStrength	87.8%	78.4%	65.7%	65.2%	93rd	76th of 693
Average commuteWeakness	33.3 min	32.3 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	88th	125th of 684
Government workers	17.6%	14%	14.3%	14.5%	75th	259th of 704
Median household income	$101,750	$88,438	$77,353	$80,734	73rd	78th of 672
Uninsured rate	9.3%	9.7%	12.4%	8.4%	67th	510th of 701
Median earnings per worker	$51,781	$50,175	$47,066	$49,666	60th	126th of 699
Median gross rent	$1,537	$1,147	$1,393	$1,413	58th	127th of 628
Tech workers	3.3%	2.3%	4%	3.8%	58th	174th of 704
Housing vacancy	6.7%	6.4%	10.3%	10.1%	50th	530th of 694
Bachelor's degree or higher	30.6%	27.2%	34.9%	35.7%	47th	212th of 708
Diversity index	47.4	44.1	64.9	61.4	47th	400th of 708
Broadband access	91.6%	87.3%	91%	91%	45th	222nd of 693
Per capita income	$37,946	$38,913	$40,924	$44,673	44th	207th of 708
Median home value	$295,900	$276,000	$303,300	$332,700	43rd	187th of 661
Population	25,991	69,143	10,940,407	334,922,499	42nd	164th of 708
Unemployment rate	4.4%	5.5%	5.1%	5.2%	41st	333rd of 704
Self-employed workers	8.1%	7.9%	10.1%	10%	34th	484th of 704
Foreign-born residents	3.9%	4.2%	11.2%	14.1%	23rd	356th of 708
Healthcare workers	7.4%	7.5%	8.2%	9.7%	20th	417th of 704
Poverty rateStrength	6.1%	6.8%	13.4%	12.5%	19th	627th of 694
Population density	149/sq mi	144/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	17th	316th of 708
Median age	34.4	37	37.6	38.9	17th	602nd of 708
Work from home	6.8%	6.5%	15.9%	15.1%	15th	437th of 706
Residents 65 and older	8.9%	12.5%	15%	17.2%	5th	662nd of 708
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	29.3%	32.2%	52.4%	51.1%	4th	578th of 678
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.361	0.394	0.477	0.483	4th	639th of 691

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

23%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

16%

35–44

13%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.4

Under 18

31.5%

65 and over

8.9%

Race and ethnicity

White71%
Black12%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.9%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.9%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

47.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 8,313
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 84.6%
Married couples: 66.1%
Living alone: 13.2%
Veterans (of adults): 14.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

29%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

12%

Median household income

31312

$101,750

Effingham Co.

$88,438

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,946

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.361

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

31312

$295,900

Effingham Co.

$276,000

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

31312

$1,537

Effingham Co.

$1,147

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.7%

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 8,907
Owner-occupied: 87.8%
Vacant: 6.7%
Median year built: 2005
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 29.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.5%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

10%

20–29

24%

30–44

30%

45–59

19%

60+

11%

Average commute

33.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

Construction and repair

Production

Business and finance

Education

Sales

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Food service

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Retail

10%

Education

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Construction

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$51,781

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	31312	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$69,205	$74,888
Service	$24,231	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,878	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,625	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,804	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

30%

Some college

20%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 90.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
Households with broadband: 91.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81.2%
No internet access: 6%
Without health insurance: 9.3%
Limited-English households: 1.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Guyton
State: Georgia
County: Effingham County
Center point: 32.3187° N, 81.4010° W
Land area: 175 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Guyton2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 31312

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
31329	Springfield, GA	8.1 mi	9,609	$78,483	$252,800
31307	Eden, GA	9.8 mi	1,752	$105,679	$318,300
31308	Ellabell, GA	10 mi	8,416	$73,061	$176,200
31326	Rincon, GA	11 mi	23,940	$83,145	$279,300
30415	Brooklet, GA	12 mi	6,343	$76,895	$184,500
31318	Meldrim, GA	13 mi	451	$78,036	—
31302	Bloomingdale, GA	14 mi	8,899	$68,998	$237,100
31303	Clyo, GA	14 mi	2,604	$75,968	$180,900
31407	Port Wentworth, GA	15 mi	24,893	$81,124	$256,300
30449	Oliver, GA	16 mi	18	—	—
31322	Pooler, GA	17 mi	30,145	$91,344	$312,200
30446	Newington, GA	17 mi	2,162	$75,521	$141,000

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Questions about 31312

What city is zip code 31312?

31312 is assigned to Guyton, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 31312 in?

31312 is in Effingham County, Georgia.

What is the population of 31312?

About 25,991 people live in 31312, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 31312 in?

31312 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 31312?

The median household income in 31312 is $101,750.

What zip codes are near 31312?

The closest zip codes to 31312 are 31329, 31307, 31308, 31326, 30415.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31312, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.