Savannah, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31401
Chatham County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,696
- 1,741/sq mi High-density area
- $52,509
- Median income Below-median income area
- $552,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Savannah pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,741
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31401 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 31401 (Savannah, GA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 389.5 in 2023 to 403.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, with 21,696 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 1,741 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31401 reports a modest median household income of $52,509 (25% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,518. The poverty rate is 35.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $552,400 (129% above the average Georgia ZIP), with only 35.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,558.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chatham County, so 31401 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 31401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Savannah, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31401.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
289 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
238 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
214 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 114
Other services (except public administration)
114 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 101
Real estate and rental and leasing
101 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 31401, Savannah, 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
21,696
Population
12.5
Area (sq mi)
1,741
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31401?
28.3
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
10.2%
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?
$52,509
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$36,518
Per Capita Income
35.8%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31401 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Savannah, 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)
$52,509 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
11,651housing units
11,651
Total Housing Units
8,459
Occupied Units
3,192
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$552,400
Median Home Value
+129% vs state ZIP avg
$1,558
Median Rent
1938
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
403
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+303%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31401 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +303% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 249 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 274 |
| 2022 | +30.9% | 359 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 390 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 403 |
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 1,389 business establishments in ZIP 31401, employing approximately 22,671 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,116,898,000.
1,389
Businesses
22,671
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 289 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 238 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 214 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 114 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 101 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 52 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 46 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 1.9% |
| Information | 15 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.7% |
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 31401 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
- 31406
Savannah (31406)
33,965 residents
- 31404
Savannah (31404)
31,024 residents
- 31410
Savannah (31410)
23,654 residents
- 31401
Savannah (31401)
21,696 residents
- 31415 12,091
Savannah (31415)
12,091 residents
- 31408 9,952
Savannah (31408)
9,952 residents
- 31411 8,384
Savannah (31411)
8,384 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31401 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31411
Savannah (31411)
$137,375 median income
- 31410
Savannah (31410)
$97,807 median income
- 31407
Port Wentworth (31407)
$81,124 median income
- 31419
Savannah (31419)
$69,635 median income
- 31406
Savannah (31406)
$67,120 median income
- 31405
Savannah (31405)
$65,710 median income
- 31404 $53,303
Savannah (31404)
$53,303 median income
- 31401 $52,509
Savannah (31401)
$52,509 median income
- 31408 $45,839
Savannah (31408)
$45,839 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31401 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31415 | Savannah, GA | 12,091 | 2.2 mi |
| 31404 | Savannah, GA | 31,024 | 2.7 mi |
| 31406 | Savannah, GA | 33,965 | 6.7 mi |
| 31405 | Savannah, GA | 37,207 | 5.5 mi |
| 31409 | Savannah, GA | 652 | 6.0 mi |
| 31408 | Savannah, GA | 9,952 | 6.2 mi |
| 31410 | Savannah, GA | 23,654 | 6.6 mi |
| 31411 | Savannah, GA | 8,384 | 9.7 mi |
| 31407 | Port Wentworth, GA | 7,244 | 9.8 mi |
| 31419 | Savannah, GA | 50,954 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31401, 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 (21,696 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 31401 in?
ZIP code 31401 (Savannah) 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 31401?
ZIP code 31401 in Savannah, GA has a population of 21,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31401?
The median household income in ZIP 31401 is $52,509, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31401?
The median home value in ZIP 31401 is $552,400, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31401 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31401?
ZIP code 31401 has 1,389 business establishments employing approximately 22,671 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31401 are: Accommodation and food services (289), Retail trade (238), Professional, scientific, and technical services (214). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31401 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 303%. 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 31401?
In ZIP code 31401, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.3% 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 31401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31401 is 16.6 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 31401?
In ZIP code 31401, approximately 35.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31401 is 35.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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