31326 ZIP Code — Rincon, GA
Effingham County, Georgia
ZIP code 31326 is located in Rincon, Georgia, within Effingham County. It covers approximately 68.56 square miles and serves a population of 23,050 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.
About ZIP code 31326
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $76,960. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
23,050
population
68.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31326 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31326
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rincon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31407 Port Wentworth (7.7 mi)
31312 Guyton (11.2 mi)
29927 Hardeeville (11.8 mi)
31329 Springfield (12.2 mi)
31408 Savannah (12.2 mi)
29943 Tillman (13.2 mi)
31302 Bloomingdale (13.5 mi)
31322 Pooler (14.4 mi)
31415 Savannah (15.2 mi)
31303 Clyo (15.8 mi)
31421 Savannah (16.4 mi)
31401 Savannah (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,050 |
| Population density | 336 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 68.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.2924 |
| Longitude | -81.2179 |
| 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 | 35.2% | 34.1% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 36.2% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.5% | 25.0% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
23,050
Population
336
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$76,960
Median household income
$39,925
Per capita income
$228,900
Median home value
$1,120
Median monthly rent
72.4%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
6,896
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
803
Under 5
746
966
5–9
897
811
10–14
753
648
15–19
602
740
20–24
687
1,892
25–34
1,758
1,777
35–44
1,651
1,691
45–54
1,571
733
55–59
681
678
60–64
631
709
65–74
659
259
75–84
240
242
85+
225
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,991 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 17,059 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,334 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.8%
Black or African American
16%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Other race
2.1%
Asian
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,477 | 73.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,786 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 978 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 638 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 494 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 315 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.2% | 34.1% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 36.2% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.5% | 25.0% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
23.6%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
9.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.0% |
| Median income | $76,960 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
4.9%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
$200k–$300k
34.9%
$300k–$500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,120 |
| Owner occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter occupied | 27.6% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 76.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 35.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.3% |
| Electricity | 88.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,998 | 56.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 357 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,429 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,034 | 23.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,717 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,765 | 20.0% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.2% | 19.9% |
| Married | 61.5% | 55.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 393 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 183 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,972 | 54.9% |
| High school | 1,171 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 697 | 12.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
20.8%
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Transportation & utilities
10.0%
Retail trade
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Professional & management
6.4%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Construction
5.3%
Public administration
4.9%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.6% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.0% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 4.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.6 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
6.2%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
22.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 18.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,108 | 12.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.2% |
| Public insurance | 22.5% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,501 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 463 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 357 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 19 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,848 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 21,501 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 12,199 | 52.9% |
| Foreign born | 347 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,202 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 631 | 52.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,180 | 18.1% |
| French | 2,369 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 1,997 | 8.7% |
| English | 227 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 100 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 38 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31326
What city is ZIP code 31326 in?
ZIP code 31326 is primarily assigned to Rincon, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31326 in?
ZIP code 31326 falls within Effingham County, Georgia.
Does ZIP code 31326 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 31326 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 31326?
ZIP code 31326 has an estimated population of 23,050 residents, with a density of 336 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31326?
The median home value in ZIP code 31326 is $228,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 31326?
The median household income in ZIP code 31326 is $76,960, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 31326 in?
ZIP code 31326 observes the EST timezone.