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ZIP 31522

Pop. 17,780·Glynn County·1st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$2,947/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.3%
Month-over-Month
+10.7%
vs US Median
+$982
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ZIP 31522 · $2,947
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,860
Research median
$1,940/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
$35,364/yr
At $2,947/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyGlynn County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.3% YoY, +10.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31522 (Saint Simons Island, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,780
Median income
$108,632
Median age
59.9
Renters
15.2%
Age distribution
13.7%
18.3%
17.1%
39.5%
Under 1813.7%
18–3411.3%
35–5418.3%
55–6417.1%
65+39.5%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
92.7%
White92.7%
Black1.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1%
Other2%
Education (25+)
12.1%
26.5%
57.5%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma12.1%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+57.5%
Housing tenure
84.8%
15.2%
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31522 in Saint Simons Island, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,952 → $108,632
up 14.4%
Population
17,250 → 17,780
up 3.1%
Renter share
16.6% → 15.2%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
55.4% → 57.5%
+2.1 pts
Median age
57 → 59.9
+2.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $108,632 today, compared with $94,952 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 31522 in Saint Simons Island, GA adding about 530 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.4% to 57.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31522 covers Saint Simons Island, GA. The median rent here is $2,947/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($108,632/yr), ZIP 31522 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31522?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31522 (Saint Simons Island, GA) is $2,947. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31522 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31522's median rent of $2,947/mo is $982 (50%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31522 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31522 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #1 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $2,947/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31522?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,947/mo in ZIP 31522. The local median household income is $108,632/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31522?

Rent in ZIP 31522 has increased 18.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 31522 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31522 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,947/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($108,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31522 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 31522 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.2% of ZIP 31522 households are renters, while 84.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 31522 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 31522 compare to the rest of Saint Simons Island?

ZIP 31522 sits right at the Saint Simons Island citywide median of $2,947/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31522 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31522 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,947/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 31522's median household income ($108,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 31522 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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