Meldrim Georgia Map

About Meldrim, Georgia

Meldrim is a locality in Effingham County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Meldrim is located at 32.1433°N, 81.3779°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31318.

Meldrim rests in the broad, flat embrace of Effingham County, where the air hangs thick and humid, a promise of the Georgia coast not far off. It lies 7.9 miles west-north-west of Pooler, GA (from Pooler, GA: bearing 284°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west of Bloomingdale. Pines, tall and straight, stand sentinel over the sandy soil, their needles whispering in the infrequent breeze. The landscape here is less about dramatic vistas and more about quiet persistence, a gentle undulation of land that drains slowly towards the coastal plain. Creeks, dark with tannin from fallen leaves, meander through the pines and scrub oaks, their banks often draped with Spanish moss that catches the diffused sunlight. The character of Meldrim is one of understated resilience, a place where life unfolds with a measured pace, unhurried by the clamor of larger cities. The history of Meldrim is tied to the very earth it occupies, the rich, dark soil that has long supported agriculture. For generations, farming was the lifeblood of this place, the land yielding crops that fed families and fueled local commerce. While the agricultural roots remain, the economy has diversified, with small businesses and industries finding their footing here, drawn by the accessibility of major roadways and the steady, dependable workforce. There’s a tangible sense of continuity in Meldrim, a feeling that the past is not so much a distant memory as a quiet presence, informing the present. The local traditions, though subtle, are woven into the fabric of everyday life, a shared understanding of what it means to call this particular stretch of Georgia home.

About This Meldrim Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meldrim, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.143258, -81.37789. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Meldrim and Effingham County.

Detailed location data for Meldrim includes the ZIP code (31318), telephone area code (478), county seat of Effingham County (Springfield), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Meldrim is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.