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 Moderate-density area
- $78,483
- Median income Near-median income area
- $252,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31329 (Springfield, GA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.2 in 2023 to 243.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,548. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 1.9%. Median home value is $252,800 (5% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,123; 77.5% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Effingham County, so 31329 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 31329?
36.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.6%
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?
$78,483
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$35,548
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31329 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Springfield, 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)
$78,483 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
3,696housing units
3,696
Total Housing Units
3,500
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,800
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 31326
Rincon (31326)
19,269 residents
- 31312
Guyton (31312)
16,443 residents
- 31329
Springfield (31329)
9,034 residents
- 31303 1,999
Clyo (31303)
1,999 residents
- 30446 1,357
Newington (30446)
1,357 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31329 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31329 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31312
Guyton (31312)
$101,750 median income
- 31326
Rincon (31326)
$83,145 median income
- 31329
Springfield (31329)
$78,483 median income
- 31303
Clyo (31303)
$75,968 median income
- 30446
Newington (30446)
$75,521 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31329, 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 (9,034 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 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.
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