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Savannah, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31406

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

33,965
506/sq mi
$67,120
Median income
$283,300
Median home value
36.9%
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.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
506
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31406 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.2 square miles in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The area is home to 33,965 residents, producing a population density of 506 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 31406 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31406 sits at $67,120 (5% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $45,850. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $283,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,392 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chatham County, so you can benchmark 31406 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 31406

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31406.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 31406, Savannah, GA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,965

Population

67.2

Area (sq mi)

506

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31406?

37.3

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 50.1%
African American 36.6%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$67,120

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$45,850

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31406 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,120 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,343

Total Housing Units

14,192

Occupied Units

1,151

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$283,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,392

Median Rent

1979

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31406 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 184
2021 +8.8% 200
2022 +24.6% 249
2023 +13.0% 281
2024 +8.5% 305

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 1,531 business establishments in ZIP 31406, employing approximately 17,487 people with a combined annual payroll of $759,188,000.

1,531

Businesses

17,487

Employees

$759.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 284 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 233 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 179 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 149 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 145 9.5%
Finance and insurance 114 7.5%
Construction 96 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 93 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 88 5.8%
Wholesale trade 38 2.5%
Educational services 25 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.4%
Manufacturing 20 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.1%
Information 17 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.3%
Industries not classified 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

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ZIP 31406 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 31406 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 31406 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 31406 ranks #3 of 8 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
31411 Savannah, GA 8,384 3.8 mi
31401 Savannah, GA 21,696 6.7 mi
31409 Savannah, GA 652 4.7 mi
31404 Savannah, GA 31,024 5.6 mi
31410 Savannah, GA 23,654 6.3 mi
31415 Savannah, GA 12,091 7.4 mi
31405 Savannah, GA 37,207 6.7 mi
31408 Savannah, GA 9,952 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chatham County

31419 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 50,954
31405 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 37,207
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 31406 in? ▼
ZIP code 31406 (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 31406? ▼
ZIP code 31406 in Savannah, GA has a population of 33,965 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31406? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31406 is $67,120, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31406? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31406 is $283,300, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31406? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31406 is White at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31406? ▼
ZIP code 31406 has 1,531 business establishments employing approximately 17,487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31406? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31406 are: Retail trade (284), Health care and social assistance (233), Professional, scientific, and technical services (179). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31406? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31406 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 31406? ▼
In ZIP code 31406, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 31406? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31406 is 22.6 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 31406? ▼
In ZIP code 31406, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31406? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31406 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Savannah, GA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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