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 Moderate-density area
- $122,378
- Median income Above-median income area
- $386,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 31324 (Richmond Hill, GA) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.4 in 2023 to 277.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31324 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond Hill, Bryan County, Georgia, with 20,495 residents across 332.2 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31324 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,378 (74% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,060. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $386,600 (61% above the average Georgia ZIP), while 77.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,790.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Bryan County, so 31324 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 31324
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond Hill, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31324.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
73 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 31324, Richmond Hill, 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
20,495
Population
332.2
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31324?
35.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
7.5%
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?
$122,378
Median Household Income
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$49,060
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31324 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Richmond Hill, 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)
$122,378 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
13,497housing units
13,497
Total Housing Units
12,636
Occupied Units
861
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$386,600
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 31324 vs 31419 →
ZIP 31324 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
- 31324
Richmond Hill (31324)
20,495 residents
- 31320 8,794
Midway (31320)
8,794 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31324 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31324 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31324
Richmond Hill (31324)
$122,378 median income
- 31320
Midway (31320)
$77,195 median income
- 31419
Savannah (31419)
$69,635 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31324, 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 (20,495 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 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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