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Effingham County, GA
3 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Effingham County, Georgia.
Population
69,143
Land area
479sq mi
People per sq mi
144
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Effingham County
Effingham County at a glance
- The median household income is $88,438, 14% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,000 (9% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,147 a month.
- Its largest cities are Rincon (11,332), Springfield (2,974) and Guyton (2,740).
Local data for Effingham County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Effingham County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,438
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$276,000
Prices +2.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,147/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,389), Irish Americans (6,093), Mexican Americans (2,276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,077
14,590 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,626
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$421M
FY 2026, $6,503 per person
PPP loans
$48.7M
1,131 loans, 6,314 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$137K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Effingham County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Effingham County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
556
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
717
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Effingham County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Effingham County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Effingham County, GA?
- Rincon is the largest city or town in Effingham County, with about 11,332 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Effingham County?
- Effingham County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31303, 31307, 31312, 31318, 31326.
- What is the population of Effingham County, GA?
- About 69,143 people live in Effingham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Effingham County?
- Effingham County borders Chatham County, Bulloch County, Bryan County, Jasper County, SC, Hampton County, SC, Screven County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023