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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
$53,303
Median income
$215,500
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Georgia average), while per-capita income is $31,826. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $215,500 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,276 per month, and 50.2% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Chatham County, letting you compare 31404 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 31404

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Savannah, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31404.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 31404?

35.4

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 30.9%
African American 60.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$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

$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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

14,217

Total Housing Units

12,476

Occupied Units

1,741

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.2%
Renter 49.8%

$215,500

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31404 ranks #3 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 31404 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 31404 ranks #6 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
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

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
31410 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 23,654
31401 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 21,696
31322 standard
Pooler, GA
Pop: 21,137

Related Areas

Chatham County Savannah, GA Georgia

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.

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