ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31316

Part of Ludowici, GA
Pop. 13,812·Long County·56th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,029/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$67
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ZIP 31316 · $2,029
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,320/mo

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,348/yr
At $2,029/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyLong County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31316 (Ludowici, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,812
Median income
$74,766
Median age
35.3
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
28.1%
21.6%
28.5%
12.2%
Under 1828.1%
18–3421.6%
35–5428.5%
55–6412.2%
65+9.6%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
63.3%
22%
White63.3%
Black22%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian0.9%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
13.7%
38.6%
34.3%
13.4%
No HS diploma13.7%
HS diploma38.6%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+13.4%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31316 in Ludowici, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,541 → $74,766
up 32.2%
Population
12,363 → 13,812
up 11.7%
Renter share
32.3% → 29.6%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
16% → 13.4%
-2.6 pts
Median age
34.4 → 35.3
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $74,766 today, compared with $56,541 five years earlier. The population has grown by 11.7% since 2021, moving from about 12,363 residents to roughly 13,812. Renters now make up 29.6% of households, compared with 32.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 13.4% of adults here, versus 16% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 31316 covers Ludowici, GA. The median rent here is $2,029/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($74,766/yr), ZIP 31316 ranks as moderate 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 31316?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31316 (Ludowici, GA) is $2,029. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31316 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31316's median rent of $2,029/mo is $67 (3%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 31316 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31316 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #56 out of 234 ZIPs tracked at $2,029/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31316?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,029/mo in ZIP 31316. The local median household income is $74,766/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31316?

Rent in ZIP 31316 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 31316 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31316 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,029/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($74,766/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31316 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 31316 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of ZIP 31316 households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31316 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31316 compare to the rest of Ludowici?

ZIP 31316 is more affordable than Ludowici overall. At $2,029/mo, it's $94 below the Ludowici citywide median of $2,123/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31316 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31316 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,029/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 31316's median household income ($74,766/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31316 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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