Ludowici, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31316
Long County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,749
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $74,766
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ludowici pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31316 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 31316 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ludowici, Long County, Georgia, home to 9,749 residents across 749.9 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31316 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,766 (6% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,746. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $238,700 (1% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,021; 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page surfaces 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 31316 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark alone.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31316
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ludowici, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31316.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31316, Ludowici, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,749
Population
749.9
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31316?
35.3
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$74,766
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$27,746
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31316 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Ludowici, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,766 Top 35% higher than 65% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,938housing units
4,938
Total Housing Units
4,664
Occupied Units
274
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,700
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,021
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 31316, employing approximately 487 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,550,000.
101
Businesses
487
Employees
$15.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31316 vs 31301 →
ZIP 31316 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31313
Hinesville (31313)
40,302 residents
- 31316 9,749
Ludowici (31316)
9,749 residents
- 31301 4,591
Allenhurst (31301)
4,591 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31316 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31316 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31316
Ludowici (31316)
$74,766 median income
- 31301
Allenhurst (31301)
$65,417 median income
- 31313
Hinesville (31313)
$60,233 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31316 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31316, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,749 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31316 in?
ZIP code 31316 (Ludowici) is located in Long County, Georgia. Long County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/long-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31316?
ZIP code 31316 in Ludowici, GA has a population of 9,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31316?
The median household income in ZIP 31316 is $74,766, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31316?
The median home value in ZIP 31316 is $238,700, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31316?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31316 is White at 63.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31316?
ZIP code 31316 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31316?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31316 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31316?
In ZIP code 31316, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 31316?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31316 is 30.7 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 31316?
In ZIP code 31316, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31316?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31316 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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