Bloomingdale, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31302

Effingham County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,853
68/sq mi
$68,998
Median income
$237,100
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bloomingdale pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
68
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.7 square miles in Bloomingdale, Effingham County, Georgia. The area is home to 7,853 residents, producing a population density of 68 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31302 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31302 sits at $68,998 (2% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $32,168. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.9%. On housing, the median home value is $237,100 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $1,157 per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Effingham County, so you can benchmark 31302 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31302.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31302, Bloomingdale, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,853

Population

115.7

Area (sq mi)

68

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31302?

44.2

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 9.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$68,998

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$32,168

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31302 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,998 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,218

Total Housing Units

3,061

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$237,100

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$1,157

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+25.5%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31302 have increased 25.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 176
2021 +6.1% 186
2022 +29.0% 241
2023 +3.0% 248
2024 +25.5% 311

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 168 business establishments in ZIP 31302, employing approximately 1,739 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,619,000.

168

Businesses

1,739

Employees

$85.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 22.0%
Transportation and warehousing 34 20.2%
Other services (except public administration) 22 13.1%
Retail trade 19 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.0%
Manufacturing 7 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 3.6%
Wholesale trade 5 3.0%
Finance and insurance 4 2.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 31302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31302 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31302 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31318 Meldrim, GA 341 2.3 mi
31322 Pooler, GA 21,137 5.2 mi
31307 Eden, GA 998 4.9 mi
31308 Ellabell, GA 7,305 8.9 mi
31407 Port Wentworth, GA 7,244 9.7 mi
31419 Savannah, GA 50,954 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31302 in?
ZIP code 31302 (Bloomingdale) is located in Effingham County, Georgia. Effingham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/effingham-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31302?
ZIP code 31302 in Bloomingdale, GA has a population of 7,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31302?
The median household income in ZIP 31302 is $68,998, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31302?
The median home value in ZIP 31302 is $237,100, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31302?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31302 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31302?
ZIP code 31302 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 1,739 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31302?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31302 are: Construction (37), Transportation and warehousing (34), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31302?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31302 increased by 25.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31302?
In ZIP code 31302, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31302?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31302 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31302?
In ZIP code 31302, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31302?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31302 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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