ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 31326

Part of Rincon, GA

Pop. 23,940·Effingham County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,937/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.5%

Month-over-Month

-6.1%

vs US Median

+$5

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 31326 · $1,937

More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,270

1 BR

$1,340

2 BR

$1,470

3 BR

$1,960

4 BR+

$2,230

Research median

$1,470/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 31326 changed +1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,145) is $2,079 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,960); a 4-bedroom is $2,230.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 31407, 8 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,715/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 31326. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,244/yr

At $1,937/mo median

Location

CityRincon

StateGA

CountyEffingham County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 1.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31326 (Rincon, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,940

Median income

$83,145

Median age

37.3

Renters

28%

Age distribution

25.3%

20.9%

28.7%

12.4%

12.7%

Under 1825.3%

18–3420.9%

35–5428.7%

55–6412.4%

65+12.7%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

71.4%

18.4%

White71.4%

Black18.4%

Hispanic6.6%

Asian1.7%

Other1.9%

Education (25+)

29.4%

35.2%

28.7%

No HS diploma6.7%

HS diploma29.4%

Some college35.2%

Bachelor's+28.7%

Housing tenure

72%

28%

Owner72%

Renter28%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31326 in Rincon, GA has changed in 5 years

Income

$68,101 → $83,145

up 22.1%

Population

22,290 → 23,940

up 7.4%

Renter share

29.4% → 28%

-1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

25.6% → 28.7%

+3.1 pts

Median age

36.1 → 37.3

+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $83,145 today, compared with $68,101 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 31326 in Rincon, GA adding about 1,650 residents over the five-year window, up 7.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.6% to 28.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 31326 covers Rincon, GA. The median rent here is $1,937/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($83,145/yr), ZIP 31326 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31326?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,937/mo in ZIP 31326. The local median household income is $83,145/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31326?

Rent in ZIP 31326 has risen 1.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 31326 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31326 is one of the pricier among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #72 of 234 at $1,937/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 31326 changed +1.5%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.