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ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31302

Pop. 8,899·Effingham County·80th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,919/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.9%
Month-over-Month
-5.0%
vs US Median
-$46
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 31302 · $1,919
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,220
Research median
$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,028/yr
At $1,919/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyEffingham County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.9% YoY, -5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31302 (Bloomingdale, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,899
Median income
$68,998
Median age
44.2
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
22.2%
17.8%
23.9%
14.5%
21.6%
Under 1822.2%
18–3417.8%
35–5423.9%
55–6414.5%
65+21.6%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
80.1%
White80.1%
Black9.9%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian0.9%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
12.9%
39.2%
28.8%
19.2%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma39.2%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+19.2%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31302 in Bloomingdale, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,550 → $68,998
up 26.5%
Population
8,084 → 8,899
up 10.1%
Renter share
26.6% → 32.4%
+5.8 pts
Bachelor's+
15.7% → 19.2%
+3.5 pts
Median age
46.2 → 44.2
-2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $68,998 today, compared with $54,550 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 31302 in Bloomingdale, GA adding about 815 residents over the five-year window, up 10.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 26.6% to 32.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 15.7% to 19.2% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 31302

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31302 covers Bloomingdale, GA. The median rent here is $1,919/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($68,998/yr), ZIP 31302 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31302?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31302 (Bloomingdale, GA) is $1,919. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31302's median rent of $1,919/mo is $46 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31302 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31302 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #80 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,919/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31302?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,919/mo in ZIP 31302. The local median household income is $68,998/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31302?

Rent in ZIP 31302 has decreased 13.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 31302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31302 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,919/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($68,998/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31302 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 31302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 31302 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31302 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 31302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31302 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,919/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 31302's median household income ($68,998/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31302 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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