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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
$52,509
Median income
$552,400
Median home value
49.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,518. Poverty here runs at 35.8%, with unemployment measured at 8.3%. Median home value sits at $552,400 (129% above the state average), median rent at $1,558 a month, and owner-occupancy at 35.7%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 31401, plus 6 more within Chatham County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 31401?

28.3

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 34.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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

$36,518

Per Capita Income

35.8%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

16.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31401 ranks nationally

Savannah, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,509 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,651

Total Housing Units

8,459

Occupied Units

3,192

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.7%
Renter 64.3%

$552,400

Median Home Value

+129% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31401 ranks #6 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 31401 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 31401 ranks #8 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Chatham County

31419 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 50,954
31405 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 37,207
31406 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 33,965
31404 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 31,024
31410 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 23,654
31322 standard
Pooler, GA
Pop: 21,137

Related Areas

Chatham County Savannah, GA Georgia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.