| City: | Meldrim, Georgia |
| County: | Effingham County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:22:49 PM |
| Population: | 572 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 912 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.1416, -81.3797 |
| Land Area: | 2.595 sq mi |
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While classified as a PO Box ZIP, the area does have one rural carrier route that provides street delivery along 5th St and Seantria St. Most mail still flows through the post office boxes, which function as the primary delivery method for this rural Georgia community. The postal facility's reach extends beyond Meldrim's compact 0.06-square-mile footprint to serve the broader rural area.
The minimal street network with only two streets receiving mail delivery reflects Meldrim's small size and reliance on PO Box service. The numbered grid pattern on 5th St suggests some traditional town planning, but the limited delivery infrastructure shows most residents depend on post office boxes.
ZIP Code 31318 has 572 residents and 182 households (average 3.14 persons per household). The median age is 36.9 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.7% male and 53.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.5%, much higher than the state average of 51.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 572Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 451Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 220.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $78,036Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 182Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 332 | 360 | 372 | 478 | 488 | 283 | 647 | 432 | 387 | 369 | 400 | 451 | 445 | 451 |
| Decennial Census | 341 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 572 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.9
Male Median Age: 40.5
Female Median Age: 35.4
| 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 | 18 | 38 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
| Female | 14 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 24 | 38 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 60 | 37 | 39 | 24 | 38 | 41 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 43 | 57 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 4 |
| White: | 426 | 76.07% |
| Black: | 48 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic:* | 58 | 10.36% |
| Asian: | 8 | 1.43% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Other: | 17 | 3.04% |
| Total: | 560 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 267 | 46.68% | 40.5 years |
| Females: | 305 | 53.32% | 35.4 years |
| Total: | 572 | 100% | 36.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 401 | 88.91% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 50 | 11.09% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 451 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 451 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $78,036, which is lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,075 (14.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,723. Family households earn a median of $62,222 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $62,222). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,961 | $107,681 | $110,473 | $112,527 | $110,526 | $0 | $74,792 | $72,813 | $75,313 | $84,706 | $88,382 | $58,125 | $52,234 | $78,036 |
| Median Family Income | $105,744 | $108,347 | $111,216 | $113,804 | $112,952 | $0 | $74,375 | $54,583 | $44,830 | $0 | $0 | $72,685 | $61,875 | $62,222 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,818 | $52,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,375 | $26,607 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $52,404 | $55,489 | $59,263 | $59,302 | $0 | $55,000 | $31,829 | $32,225 | $31,917 | $31,912 | $34,743 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $50,605 | $50,094 | $52,552 | $41,719 | $0 | $0 | $31,289 | $0 | $30,636 | $30,577 | $32,986 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 170 | 50.15% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 169 | 49.85% |
| Total: | 339 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 66 | 38.82% |
| Service: | 16 | 9.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 40 | 23.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 25 | 14.71% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 13.53% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 170 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $56,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 92.06% (62.07% with a mortgage, 37.93% free-and-clear) and renters 7.94% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.88%, which is considerably higher 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 | $56,800 | $150,600 | $170,500 | $220,300 | $0 | $230,000 | $151,500 | $136,700 | $0 | $126,100 | $126,000 | $261,600 | $275,000 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 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): | 108 | 57.14% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 66 | 34.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 7.94% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 189 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 189 | 74.12% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 66 | 25.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 255 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 138 | 54.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 36 | 14.12% |
| Other Units: | 81 | 31.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 255 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 14.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.86%). College enrollment is 23.81%, 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: | 10 | 3.02% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 25 | 7.55% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 199 | 60.12% |
| Some college, no degree: | 38 | 11.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 50 | 15.11% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 2.72% |
| Total: | 331 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 296 | 89.43% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 2.72% |
| Private Insurance: | 339 | 55.85% |
| Public Insurance: | 230 | 37.89% |
| No Insurance: | 38 | 6.26% |
| Total: | 607 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 569 | 93.74% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.8% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 14.8% |
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: | 49 | 33.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 63 | 42.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 35 | 23.81% |
| Total: | 147 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 49 | 33.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 63 | 42.86% |
ZIP Code 31318 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,695Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 31318 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 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 31318. It covers 2.595 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.034 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: | 2.595 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.034 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 31318 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.