Pooler, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31322
Chatham County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,137
- 280/sq mi High-density area
- $91,344
- Median income Above-median income area
- $312,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pooler pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 280
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31322 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31322 (Pooler, GA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.1 in 2023 to 277.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31322 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pooler, Chatham County, Georgia, with 21,137 residents across 75.4 square miles, a density of 280 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31322 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,344 (30% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,395. The poverty rate is 7.5%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $312,200 (30% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 61.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,677.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chatham County, so 31322 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 31322
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pooler, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31322.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
214 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
179 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 75
Transportation and warehousing
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 75
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31322, Pooler, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,137
Population
75.4
Area (sq mi)
280
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31322?
39.3
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
14.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$91,344
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$42,395
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31322 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Pooler, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$91,344 Top 18% higher than 82% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,277housing units
13,277
Total Housing Units
12,279
Occupied Units
998
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,200
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,677
Median Rent
2007
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31322 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 163 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 186 |
| 2022 | +22.2% | 227 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 263 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 277 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,034 business establishments in ZIP 31322, employing approximately 16,950 people with a combined annual payroll of $751,523,000.
1,034
Businesses
16,950
Employees
$751.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 214 | 20.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 179 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 75 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 59 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 57 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 2.1% |
| Information | 11 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31322 vs 31408 →
ZIP 31322 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31419
Savannah (31419)
50,954 residents
- 31405
Savannah (31405)
37,207 residents
- 31322
Pooler (31322)
21,137 residents
- 31415 12,091
Savannah (31415)
12,091 residents
- 31408 9,952
Savannah (31408)
9,952 residents
- 31302 7,853
Bloomingdale (31302)
7,853 residents
- 31407 7,244
Port Wentworth (31407)
7,244 residents
- 31307 998
Eden (31307)
998 residents
- 31409 652
Savannah (31409)
652 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31322 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31322 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31307
Eden (31307)
$105,679 median income
- 31322
Pooler (31322)
$91,344 median income
- 31407
Port Wentworth (31407)
$81,124 median income
- 31318
Meldrim (31318)
$78,036 median income
- 31419
Savannah (31419)
$69,635 median income
- 31302
Bloomingdale (31302)
$68,998 median income
- 31405
Savannah (31405)
$65,710 median income
- 31408
Savannah (31408)
$45,839 median income
- 31415 $37,109
Savannah (31415)
$37,109 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31322 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31408 | Savannah, GA | 9,952 | 4.1 mi |
| 31302 | Bloomingdale, GA | 7,853 | 5.2 mi |
| 31419 | Savannah, GA | 50,954 | 7.9 mi |
| 31407 | Port Wentworth, GA | 7,244 | 6.4 mi |
| 31318 | Meldrim, GA | 341 | 7.3 mi |
| 31405 | Savannah, GA | 37,207 | 6.8 mi |
| 31415 | Savannah, GA | 12,091 | 7.8 mi |
| 31409 | Savannah, GA | 652 | 9.0 mi |
| 31307 | Eden, GA | 998 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31322, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,137 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 31322 in?
ZIP code 31322 (Pooler) is located in Chatham County, Georgia. Chatham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chatham-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31322?
ZIP code 31322 in Pooler, GA has a population of 21,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31322?
The median household income in ZIP 31322 is $91,344, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31322?
The median home value in ZIP 31322 is $312,200, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31322?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31322 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31322?
ZIP code 31322 has 1,034 business establishments employing approximately 16,950 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31322?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31322 are: Retail trade (214), Accommodation and food services (179), Health care and social assistance (103). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31322?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31322 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 31322?
In ZIP code 31322, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 31322?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31322 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31322?
In ZIP code 31322, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31322?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31322 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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