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Savannah, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31405

Chatham County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,207
472/sq mi
$65,710
Median income
$338,200
Median home value
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Savannah pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
472
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31405 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31405 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, with 37,207 residents across 78.9 square miles, a density of 472 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 31405 reports a modest median household income of $65,710 (7% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $36,767. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $338,200 (40% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,492 monthly, and 52.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 31405, 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 31405

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Savannah, GA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31405.

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 31405, 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

37,207

Population

78.9

Area (sq mi)

472

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31405?

35.5

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 38.5%
African American 45.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$65,710

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$36,767

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31405 ranks nationally

Savannah, GA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,710 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%

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

What does housing look like?

17,059

Total Housing Units

15,185

Occupied Units

1,874

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.1%
Renter 47.9%

$338,200

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,492

Median Rent

1978

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31405 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 195
2021 +13.4% 221
2022 +20.2% 266
2023 +12.8% 300
2024 +5.9% 317

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 1,350 business establishments in ZIP 31405, employing approximately 21,472 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,200,384,000.

1,350

Businesses

21,472

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 255 18.9%
Retail trade 178 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 140 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 114 8.4%
Construction 109 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 108 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 88 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 74 5.5%
Finance and insurance 63 4.7%
Wholesale trade 62 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 59 4.4%
Information 29 2.1%
Manufacturing 26 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.3%
Educational services 14 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.4%
Utilities 4 0.3%

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 31405 vs 31409 →

ZIP 31405 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 31405 ranks #2 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 31405 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 31405 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
31409 Savannah, GA 652 2.3 mi
31415 Savannah, GA 12,091 3.8 mi
31408 Savannah, GA 9,952 5.3 mi
31419 Savannah, GA 50,954 4.8 mi
31401 Savannah, GA 21,696 5.5 mi
31404 Savannah, GA 31,024 7.3 mi
31406 Savannah, GA 33,965 6.7 mi
31322 Pooler, GA 21,137 6.8 mi
31407 Port Wentworth, GA 7,244 10.2 mi
31411 Savannah, GA 8,384 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chatham County

31419 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 50,954
31406 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 33,965
31404 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 31,024
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 31405 in? ▼
ZIP code 31405 (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 31405? ▼
ZIP code 31405 in Savannah, GA has a population of 37,207 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31405? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31405 is $65,710, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31405? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31405 is $338,200, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31405? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31405 is African American at 45.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31405? ▼
ZIP code 31405 has 1,350 business establishments employing approximately 21,472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31405? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31405 are: Health care and social assistance (255), Retail trade (178), Professional, scientific, and technical services (140). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31405? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31405 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 31405? ▼
In ZIP code 31405, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% 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 31405? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31405 is 20.0 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 31405? ▼
In ZIP code 31405, approximately 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31405? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31405 is 17.5% 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.