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Guyton, GA
City in Effingham County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31312.
Population
2,740
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
758
ZIP codes
1
Guyton and its ZIP codes
Guyton at a glance
- Guyton is about 4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,250, 12% above the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,800 (26% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,150 a month.
Local data for Guyton, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Guyton, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,250
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$225,800
Median rent
$1,150/mo
Homeownership
87.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (246), Irish Americans (171), German Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Effingham County. PPP loans are for Guyton.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 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
$8.85M
348 loans, 1,097 jobs reported
How people get to work
Guyton, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Guyton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
556
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
717
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Guyton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Guyton
1 in or overlapping Guyton. Population shown
Cities near Guyton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringfieldCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| BrookletCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| OliverCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| RinconCity | 16 mi | 9.7 |
| PembrokeCity | 16 mi | 7.6 |
| NewingtonTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| StatesboroCity | 17 mi | 15 |
| BloomingdaleCity | 19 mi | 14 |
| Port WentworthCity | 20 mi | 16.1 |
| PoolerCity | 23 mi | 27.7 |
| RegisterTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| DaisyCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| Garden CityCity | 26 mi | 14.3 |
| Scotia, SCTown | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| PulaskiTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guyton, GA in?
- Guyton is in Effingham County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Guyton, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Guyton include 31312.
- What is the population of Guyton, GA?
- About 2,740 people live in Guyton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guyton?
- Nearby places include Springfield (11 mi), Brooklet (11 mi), Oliver (12 mi), Rincon (16 mi), Pembroke (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023