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ZIP 31312

Part of Guyton, GA
Pop. 25,991·Effingham County·8th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,394/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.7%
vs US Median
+$429
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ZIP 31312 · $2,394
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,610
Research median
$1,720/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
$28,728/yr
At $2,394/mo median
Location
CityGuyton
StateGA
CountyEffingham County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31312 (Guyton, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,991
Median income
$101,750
Median age
34.4
Renters
12.2%
Age distribution
31.5%
19.3%
29.4%
Under 1831.5%
18–3419.3%
35–5429.4%
55–6410.8%
65+8.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
73%
12.5%
White73%
Black12.5%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian1%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
29.6%
30.5%
30.6%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
87.8%
12.2%
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31312 in Guyton, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,857 → $101,750
up 19.9%
Population
23,175 → 25,991
up 12.2%
Renter share
14.4% → 12.2%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 30.6%
+6.7 pts
Median age
35.1 → 34.4
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $101,750 today, compared with $84,857 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 31312 in Guyton, GA adding about 2,816 residents over the five-year window, up 12.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 14.4% to 12.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.9% to 30.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31312 covers Guyton, GA. The median rent here is $2,394/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($101,750/yr), ZIP 31312 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31312?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31312 (Guyton, GA) is $2,394. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31312 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31312's median rent of $2,394/mo is $429 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31312 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31312 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #8 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,394/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31312?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,394/mo in ZIP 31312. The local median household income is $101,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31312?

Rent in ZIP 31312 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 31312 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31312 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,394/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($101,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31312 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31312 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.2% of ZIP 31312 households are renters, while 87.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31312 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31312 compare to the rest of Guyton?

ZIP 31312 is more affordable than Guyton overall. At $2,394/mo, it's $29 below the Guyton citywide median of $2,423/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31312 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31312 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,394/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 31312's median household income ($101,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31312 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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