| City: | Eden, Georgia |
| County: | Effingham County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:22:42 PM |
| Population: | 1,148 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 912 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.1723, -81.4013 |
| Land Area: | 4.71 sq mi |
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Eden serves a compact rural community in Effingham County, Georgia, about 20 miles northwest of Savannah. With 1,148 residents living across 2.2 square miles, Eden functions as a small town with rural character. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for the community.
The Eden post office maintains 502 PO Boxes for 438 local households. That's an adoption rate of 115%, meaning the post office serves residents beyond the immediate community. Some families maintain multiple boxes, and surrounding rural areas rely on this location for mail access. Two rural carrier routes provide limited delivery to scattered addresses along roads like US Highway 80, Buford Hill Road, and Pine Street, but most residents depend on PO Boxes.
Eden's demographics indicate an established, educated community. Median household income sits at $110,573, well above both state and national averages. Nearly 44% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The community skews toward homeownership, with 89% of occupied housing units owned rather than rented (388 of 438 households). Median age is 39 years, and the population is 84% White.
With 18 business establishments employing 77 workers, Eden maintains a small local economy. Many residents commute to nearby Savannah for work. About 25% work from home, and transportation-related employment accounts for a significant portion of the workforce. The community has a traditional family structure, with 2.6 people per household.
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Eden, GA 31307Limited rural delivery is available on some roads, but PO Box remains the recommended mailing option for this community.
Street delivery is limited to US Highway 80 corridor and a handful of rural roads with residential names like Pine, Dogwood, and Shimmering Dell.
ZIP Code 31307 has 1,148 residents and 438 households (average 2.62 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, slightly older than the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (5.7%, much lower than the state average of 31.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,148Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,752Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 243.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $105,679Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 438Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $318,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.62Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 416 | 392 | 651 | 961 | 1,115 | 1,163 | 1,091 | 908 | 947 | 1,275 | 1,432 | 1,566 | 1,620 | 1,752 |
| Decennial Census | 998 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,148 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 37.9
Female Median Age: 41
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 37 | 35 | 44 | 29 | 31 | 51 | 25 | 43 | 16 | 45 | 48 | 46 | 35 | 27 | 32 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| Female | 32 | 50 | 32 | 60 | 15 | 28 | 29 | 42 | 26 | 42 | 16 | 73 | 29 | 37 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 12 |
| Total | 69 | 85 | 76 | 89 | 46 | 79 | 54 | 85 | 42 | 87 | 64 | 119 | 64 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 25 | 18 |
| White: | 962 | 85.06% |
| Black: | 65 | 5.75% |
| Hispanic:* | 64 | 5.66% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.09% |
| American Indian: | 13 | 1.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 26 | 2.30% |
| Total: | 1,131 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 568 | 49.48% | 37.9 years |
| Females: | 580 | 50.52% | 41.0 years |
| Total: | 1,148 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,548 | 88.36% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 89 | 5.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 115 | 6.56% |
| Total Population: | 1,752 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,637 | 93.44% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 115 | 6.56% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $105,679, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $89,429 (550.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,502. Family households earn a median of $87,396 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,396). By gender, male median income is $83,902 and female is $75,865, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $8,037 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.7%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (64.9%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,250 | $48,542 | $37,328 | $37,148 | $49,955 | $50,141 | $49,330 | $59,091 | $82,177 | $71,424 | $74,939 | $97,857 | $110,573 | $105,679 |
| Median Family Income | $21,538 | $49,766 | $50,169 | $34,928 | $50,269 | $34,685 | $35,250 | $64,896 | $85,399 | $71,630 | $74,640 | $90,365 | $110,677 | $87,396 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $61,667 | $52,500 | $32,328 | $36,010 | $0 | $37,857 | $37,073 | $35,795 | $44,158 | $61,490 | $61,995 | $79,519 | $81,165 | $83,902 |
| Median Female Income | $66,402 | $68,861 | $33,438 | $34,479 | $0 | $34,091 | $36,991 | $48,071 | $47,419 | $63,212 | $66,135 | $70,954 | $72,969 | $75,865 |
| Employed: | 963 | 62.37% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 1.36% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 560 | 36.27% |
| Total: | 1,544 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 625 | 64.90% |
| Service: | 6 | 0.62% |
| Sales and Office: | 177 | 18.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 108 | 11.21% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 47 | 4.88% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 963 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $318,300, which is a bit under the national median ($332,700), is up $199,700 (168.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $126,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.07% (86.51% with a mortgage, 13.49% free-and-clear) and renters 19.93% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,600 | $115,400 | $115,400 | $114,400 | $108,600 | $114,600 | $135,600 | $139,200 | $191,600 | $250,400 | $250,100 | $269,300 | $270,700 | $318,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 66 | 61.68% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 41 | 38.32% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 372 | 69.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 58 | 10.80% |
| Renter Occupied: | 107 | 19.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 537 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 537 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 537 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 357 | 66.48% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 180 | 33.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 537 | 100% |
In 2024, 41.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 83.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 34.20 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (38.90%). College enrollment is 28.01%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 92 | 10.07% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 58 | 6.35% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 155 | 16.96% |
| Some college, no degree: | 160 | 17.51% |
| Associate's degree: | 72 | 7.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 328 | 35.89% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 49 | 5.36% |
| Total: | 914 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 764 | 83.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 377 | 41.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,144 | 61.05% |
| Public Insurance: | 463 | 24.71% |
| No Insurance: | 267 | 14.25% |
| Total: | 1,874 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,607 | 85.75% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 34.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 234 | 33.10% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 275 | 38.90% |
| College or graduate school: | 198 | 28.01% |
| Total: | 707 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 509 | 71.99% |
ZIP Code 31307 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 70 people with an annual payroll of $3,018,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 765Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $734,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,018,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 70Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 31307 is located in Effingham County, Georgia, within the Savannah, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42340) and Georgia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 347,611 people, about 0.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 31307. It covers 4.71 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.098 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Savannah, GASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 347,611Source: Census |
| MSA: | Savannah, GA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.71 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.098 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7982.81 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 31307 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.