Savannah, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31404
Chatham County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,024
- 799/sq mi High-density area
- $53,303
- Median income Below-median income area
- $215,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Savannah pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 799
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31404 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 31404 (Savannah, GA) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 405.9 in 2023 to 421.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31404 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, with 31,024 residents across 38.8 square miles, a density of 799 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31404 reports a modest median household income of $53,303 (24% below the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,826. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $215,500 (10% below the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,276; 50.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chatham County, so 31404 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 31404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Savannah, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31404.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
108 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 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 31404, 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
31,024
Population
38.8
Area (sq mi)
799
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31404?
35.4
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
3.7%
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?
$53,303
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$31,826
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31404 ranks nationally
Savannah, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,303 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,217housing units
14,217
Total Housing Units
12,476
Occupied Units
1,741
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,500
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,276
Median Rent
1960
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
422
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+322%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31404 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +322% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 234 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 260 |
| 2022 | +26.5% | 329 |
| 2023 | +23.3% | 406 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 422 |
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 639 business establishments in ZIP 31404, employing approximately 11,343 people with a combined annual payroll of $701,413,000.
639
Businesses
11,343
Employees
$701.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 108 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 105 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 58 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.8% |
| Information | 15 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 31404 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 31407 7,244
Port Wentworth (31407)
7,244 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31404 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31404 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
- 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
- 31415 $37,109
Savannah (31415)
$37,109 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31404 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31401 | Savannah, GA | 21,696 | 2.7 mi |
| 31410 | Savannah, GA | 23,654 | 3.9 mi |
| 31415 | Savannah, GA | 12,091 | 4.8 mi |
| 31406 | Savannah, GA | 33,965 | 5.6 mi |
| 31411 | Savannah, GA | 8,384 | 7.8 mi |
| 31405 | Savannah, GA | 37,207 | 7.3 mi |
| 31409 | Savannah, GA | 652 | 7.0 mi |
| 31408 | Savannah, GA | 9,952 | 8.9 mi |
| 31407 | Port Wentworth, GA | 7,244 | 12.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31404, 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 (31,024 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 31404 in?
ZIP code 31404 (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 31404?
ZIP code 31404 in Savannah, GA has a population of 31,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31404?
The median household income in ZIP 31404 is $53,303, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31404?
The median home value in ZIP 31404 is $215,500, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31404?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31404 is African American at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31404?
ZIP code 31404 has 639 business establishments employing approximately 11,343 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31404?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31404 are: Retail trade (108), Health care and social assistance (105), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31404?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31404 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 322%. 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 31404?
In ZIP code 31404, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 31404?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31404 is 21.3 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 31404?
In ZIP code 31404, approximately 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31404?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31404 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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