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ZIP Code 31316
Ludowici, Georgia

ZIP code 31316 is in Ludowici, located in Long County, Georgia, within the Hinesville metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 12,306. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $43,963, and about 1% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
12,306
Census ZCTA
County
Long
FIPS 13183
Median income (est.)
$43,963
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
289.258 mi²
+ 2.245 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityLudowici, GA
CountyLong County (FIPS 13183)
StateGeorgia (FIPS 13)
Metro Area (MSA)Hinesville, GA Metro Area (25980)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · South Atlantic Division
Coordinates31.72357, -81.71429
Land / Water Area289.258 mi² land · 2.245 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 5,970 individual tax returns filed in 31316 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
27.6%
$25K–$50K
29.5%
$50K–$75K
19.1%
$75K–$100K
11.2%
$100K–$200K
11.4%
$200K+
1.2%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 6% of 31316's total adjusted gross income, from 1% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($43,963) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 31316's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$43,963
▲ 8.3%
Filers earning $200K+
1.2%
▲ 0.3 pt
Total filers
5,970
▲ 5.5%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/31316/soi?year=… $38K 2020 $41K 2021 $44K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 31316 ZCTA.

2000
5,878
 
2010
9,749
▲ +65.9%
2020
12,306
▲ +26.2%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number125280
City AliasesBayview, Donald, Elim, Ludowici

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31316 in?

ZIP code 31316 is in Long County, Georgia (county FIPS code 13183).

What city is ZIP code 31316?

The primary USPS city for 31316 is Ludowici, GA.

What metro area (MSA) is 31316 in?

31316 is part of the Hinesville, GA Metro Area (MSA code 25980).

What is the population of ZIP code 31316?

The 2020 Census population of 31316 was 12,306 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 31316?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 31316 is about $43,963, with around 1% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.