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Richmond Hill, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31324

Bryan County, Georgia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,495
62/sq mi
$122,378
Median income
$386,600
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richmond Hill pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31324 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 332.2 square miles in Richmond Hill, Bryan County, Georgia. The area is home to 20,495 residents, producing a population density of 62 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31324 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31324 sits at $122,378 (74% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $49,060. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $386,600 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $1,790 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Bryan County, so you can benchmark 31324 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31324.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31324, Richmond Hill, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,495

Population

332.2

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31324?

35.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 12.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$122,378

Median Household Income

+74% vs state

$49,060

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31324 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$122,378 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,497

Total Housing Units

12,636

Occupied Units

861

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$386,600

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$1,790

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31324 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 163
2021 +12.1% 183
2022 +17.4% 215
2023 +18.3% 254
2024 +9.0% 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 705 business establishments in ZIP 31324, employing approximately 6,356 people with a combined annual payroll of $261,673,000.

705

Businesses

6,356

Employees

$261.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 88 12.5%
Retail trade 81 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 81 11.5%
Construction 78 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 71 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 6.1%
Finance and insurance 35 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.0%
Wholesale trade 16 2.3%
Manufacturing 15 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.0%
Information 8 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%
Educational services 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 31324 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31324 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31324 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 31324 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
31419 Savannah, GA 50,954 9.9 mi
31320 Midway, GA 8,794 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bryan County

31308 standard
Ellabell, GA
Pop: 7,305
31321 standard
Pembroke, GA
Pop: 6,326

Related Areas

Bryan County Richmond Hill, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31324 in? ▼
ZIP code 31324 (Richmond Hill) is located in Bryan County, Georgia. Bryan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bryan-ga.
What is the population of ZIP code 31324? ▼
ZIP code 31324 in Richmond Hill, GA has a population of 20,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31324? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31324 is $122,378, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31324? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31324 is $386,600, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31324? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31324 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31324? ▼
ZIP code 31324 has 705 business establishments employing approximately 6,356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31324? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31324 are: Accommodation and food services (88), Retail trade (81), Health care and social assistance (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31324? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31324 increased by 9.0% 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 31324? ▼
In ZIP code 31324, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 31324? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31324 is 31.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31324? ▼
In ZIP code 31324, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31324? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31324 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Richmond Hill, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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