PlainZIP

Springfield, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31329

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

9,034
33/sq mi
$78,483
Median income
$252,800
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31329 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31329 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Effingham County, Georgia, home to 9,034 residents across 274.6 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31329 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,483 (12% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $35,548. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Housing costs here run $252,800 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,123 a month; 77.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Effingham County, letting you compare 31329 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 31329

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31329.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31329, Springfield, 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

9,034

Population

274.6

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 31329?

36.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.7%
African American 19.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$78,483

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$35,548

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31329 ranks nationally

Springfield, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,483 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,696

Total Housing Units

3,500

Occupied Units

196

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$252,800

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,123

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31329 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 156
2021 +14.6% 179
2022 +15.2% 206
2023 +15.3% 237
2024 +2.5% 243

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 162 business establishments in ZIP 31329, employing approximately 1,780 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,517,000.

162

Businesses

1,780

Employees

$80.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 20 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 20 12.3%
Construction 19 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 17 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 8.6%
Finance and insurance 12 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.3%
Manufacturing 4 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.5%
Information 4 2.5%

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 31329 vs 31303 →

ZIP 31329 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 31329 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 31329 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 31329 ranks #3 of 5 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
31303 Clyo, GA 1,999 5.8 mi
31312 Guyton, GA 16,443 8.3 mi
31326 Rincon, GA 19,269 11.2 mi
30446 Newington, GA 1,357 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Effingham County

31326 standard
Rincon, GA
Pop: 19,269
31312 standard
Guyton, GA
Pop: 16,443
31302 standard
Bloomingdale, GA
Pop: 7,853
31303 standard
Clyo, GA
Pop: 1,999
31307 standard
Eden, GA
Pop: 998
31318 standard
Meldrim, GA
Pop: 341

Related Areas

Effingham County Springfield, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31329 in? ▼
ZIP code 31329 (Springfield) 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 31329? ▼
ZIP code 31329 in Springfield, GA has a population of 9,034 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31329? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31329 is $78,483, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31329? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31329 is $252,800, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31329? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31329 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31329? ▼
ZIP code 31329 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,780 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31329? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31329 are: Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (20), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31329? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31329 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 31329? ▼
In ZIP code 31329, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 31329? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31329 is 30.6 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 31329? ▼
In ZIP code 31329, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31329? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31329 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.