Effingham County, GA ZIP Codes
Georgia (GA) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
66,741
population (2021)
+27.7%
pop change since 2010
13103
FIPS code
Effingham County ZIP code map
About Effingham County
Effingham County is located in Georgia and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 66,741 as of 2021,
an increase of
27.7% from 52,250 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Effingham County is 13103.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 66,741 |
| 2010 population | 52,250 |
| Change | +27.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| FIPS code | 13103 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Effingham County
ZIP codes for Effingham County, GA (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31303 | Clyo | Effingham | View map |
| 31307 | Eden | Effingham | View map |
| 31312 | Guyton | Effingham | View map |
| 31318 | Meldrim | Effingham | View map |
| 31326 | Rincon | Effingham | View map |
| 31329 | Springfield | Effingham | View map |
Demographics & statistics
58,589
Population
36.0
Median age
$78,224
Median household income
$37,133
Per capita income
$208,200
Median home value
$1,091
Median monthly rent
78.3%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
17,464
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,992
Under 5
1,967
2,350
5–9
2,322
2,313
10–14
2,286
2,036
15–19
2,011
1,752
20–24
1,731
3,934
25–34
3,887
4,405
35–44
4,351
3,832
45–54
3,785
1,891
55–59
1,869
1,791
60–64
1,770
1,945
65–74
1,922
898
75–84
888
333
85+
328
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,002 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 42,587 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,314 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.1%
Black or African American
14.5%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Other race
2%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,571 | 73.1% |
| Black or African American | 8,816 | 14.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,388 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,364 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 1,230 | 2% |
| Asian | 443 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
12.7%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $78,224 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
29.3%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,091 |
| Owner occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 66.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% |
| 3 or more | 29.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.5% |
| Electricity | 92.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,342 | 57.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 762 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,973 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,514 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,013 | 29.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,284 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.8% | 22.5% |
| Married | 59.1% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
HS graduate
33.8%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,068 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 664 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 7,781 | 52.2% |
| High school | 3,330 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,054 | 12.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Manufacturing
15.9%
Retail trade
11.0%
Construction
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Professional & management
8.3%
Public administration
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Other services
5.2%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.1% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.1% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
24.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,993 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 38.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,630 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 726 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 566 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 73 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 56,895 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 55,530 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 33,746 | 61.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,365 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,694 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 955 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10,461 | 17.9% |
| French | 6,226 | 10.6% |
| Italian | 5,438 | 9.3% |
| English | 588 | 1% |
| Polish | 240 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 175 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 55 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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