31318 ZIP Code — Meldrim, GA

Effingham County, Georgia

ZIP code 31318 is located in Meldrim, Georgia, within Effingham County. It covers approximately 2.60 square miles and serves a population of 451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31318

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,125. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 31318 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

451

population

2.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31318 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31318

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City	Status
Meldrim	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	451
Population density	173 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	2.60 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	32.1416
Longitude	-81.3797
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	34.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	36.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	25.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

451

Population

173

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$58,125

Median household income

$27,635

Per capita income

$261,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

218

Housing units

2.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

109

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	174	38.6%
18 and over	277	61.4%
65 and over	113	25.1%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.3%

Two or more races 35.2%

Hispanic or Latino 26.4%

Group	Count	%
White	235	38.3%
Two or more races	216	35.2%
Hispanic or Latino	162	26.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	34.1%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	36.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	25.0%	21.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.7%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 44.6%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	44.6%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$58,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 65.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$261,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	27.2%
Single-family detached	56.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	30.5%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	36.6%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	67.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	54.2%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	10.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.5%
Electricity	58.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	75	42.4%
Female householder, no spouse	13	7.3%
Households with children under 18	69	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	35.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.4%	11.1%
Married	53.3%	76.9%
Separated	32.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	12.4%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 61.2%

Some college, no degree 3.7%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	2.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	35.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	93	40.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	54	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.4%

Retail trade 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Finance & real estate 9.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.1%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	61.6%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	23.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	11.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	451	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	451	100.0%
Born in same state	397	88.0%
Born in different state	118	26.2%
Foreign born	54	12.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	85	18.8%
French	37	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	27	6%
Arab	7	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31318

What city is ZIP code 31318 in?

ZIP code 31318 is primarily assigned to Meldrim, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31318 in?

ZIP code 31318 falls within Effingham County, Georgia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 31318?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 31318 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 31318 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 31318 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 31318 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 31318 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 31318 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 31318 in?

ZIP code 31318 observes the EST timezone.