ZIP Code 31319 in Meridian, GA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Meridian, Georgia
City Alias:Valona
Names to Avoid:
Carnigan
County:Mcintosh County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:22:50 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:912
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.4230, -81.3569
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31319 - Meridian, GA

ZIP Code 31319, Meridian

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMcintosh County, GA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points78 (1 homes, 7 businesses)
PO Boxes70
Also Known AsCarnigan
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 31305
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code serves three community names: Meridian (primary), Valona, and Carnigan, with mail centralized at the Meridian post office.
  • With 70 PO Boxes serving 71 total delivery points, nearly all mail recipients maintain post office boxes rather than receiving street delivery.
  • Only 2 street names appear in postal records (GA Highway 99 and Highway 99 W), reflecting the rural highway corridor character.
  • One rural carrier route provides limited street delivery, while most mail service operates through the PO Box system.
  • The post office serves 7 businesses in addition to residential customers, functioning as the mail hub for this coastal area.
  • As a PO Box-only ZIP code, this facility doesn't offer city carrier delivery, which is typical for low-density rural areas.

Why PO Boxes Dominate

What appears as a PO Box-only operation actually reflects coastal Georgia's settlement pattern. The post office maintains boxes for Meridian, Valona, and Carnigan residents who live throughout the surrounding area. Seven businesses receive mail here, and carrier route data shows limited street delivery exists, confirming that most customers rely on their PO Boxes for mail service.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor Minimal Street Infrastructure

The street network consists entirely of GA Highway 99 variations, showing this is a highway corridor community rather than a developed street grid. Just 3 street delivery records exist across these 2 highway addresses.

Nearby Areas

Drum Point Cedar Point Half Moon Planting Hammock Half Moon Landing Condos

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 31319 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $561,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:76Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$125,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$561,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:20Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 31319 is located in Mcintosh County, Georgia, within the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15260) and Georgia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 112,370 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 31319. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Brunswick-St. Simons, GASource: Census
CBSA Number:15260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:112,370Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


31320 | | 31318

Schools in ZIP Code 31319


We could not locate which school district 31319 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.

Mcintosh Academy 8945 US Highway 17
Darien, GA 31305
District: McIntosh County School DistrictNearby
Todd Grant Elementary School 1102 Ca Devillars Rd
Darien, GA 31305
District: McIntosh County School DistrictNearby
Mcintosh County Middle School 500 Greene St
Darien, GA 31305
District: McIntosh County School DistrictNearby
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate 2900 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
District: Glynn County School DistrictNearby
Greer Elementary School 695 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
District: Glynn County School DistrictNearby
Brunswick Christian Academy 4231 US Highway 17 N
Brunswick, GA 31525
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Simons Christian School 1060 Coquina Dr
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
District: Private SchoolNearby
Frederica Academy 200 Murray Way
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 31319


College Of Coastal Georgia One College Drive
Brunswick, GA 31520-3644
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Fort Stewart 100 Knowledge Drive, Suite 147
Ft. Stewart, GA 31314-5056
Type: Post Secondary
South University-Savannah 709 Mall Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
Type: Post Secondary
South University-Savannah Online 709 Mall Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Savannah Savannah Centre, 7400 Abercorn St, Suite 901
Savannah, GA 31406-2455
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Hunter Army Airfield 165 Markwell St., Bldg. 1290
Hunter Army Airfield, GA 31409-0029
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov