Port Wentworth, GA · standard
ZIP Code 31407
Chatham County, Georgia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,244
- 97/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,124
- Median income Near-median income area
- $256,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Wentworth pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 97
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31407 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 31407 (Port Wentworth, GA) fell -19.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 351.0 in 2023 to 281.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 31407 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Wentworth, Chatham County, Georgia, home to 7,244 residents across 74.5 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 31407 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,124 (15% above the average Georgia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,418. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $256,300 (6% above the average Georgia ZIP) and median rent is $1,830; 48.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Chatham County, so 31407 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 31407
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Wentworth, GA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31407.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
107 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Construction 23
Construction
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 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 31407, Port Wentworth, 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
7,244
Population
74.5
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 31407?
33.9
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
10.8%
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?
$81,124
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$37,418
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 31407 ranks among Georgia ZIPs
Port Wentworth, GA household income vs. every Georgia ZIP code
Median household income among 677 reporting Georgia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$81,124 Top 27% higher than 73% of 677 Georgia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,967housing units
10,967
Total Housing Units
10,081
Occupied Units
886
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,300
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,830
Median Rent
2010
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
-19.7%
YoY Change (2024)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 31407 have decreased 19.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 158 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 178 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 220 |
| 2023 | +59.6% | 351 |
| 2024 | -19.7% | 282 |
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 363 business establishments in ZIP 31407, employing approximately 8,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $471,022,000.
363
Businesses
8,859
Employees
$471.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 107 | 29.5% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 23 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
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 31407 vs 31408 →
ZIP 31407 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
- 31404
Savannah (31404)
31,024 residents
- 31401
Savannah (31401)
21,696 residents
- 31322
Pooler (31322)
21,137 residents
- 31326
Rincon (31326)
19,269 residents
- 31415 12,091
Savannah (31415)
12,091 residents
- 31408 9,952
Savannah (31408)
9,952 residents
- 29927 8,237
Hardeeville (29927)
8,237 residents
- 31302 7,853
Bloomingdale (31302)
7,853 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 31407 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 31407 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31322
Pooler (31322)
$91,344 median income
- 31326
Rincon (31326)
$83,145 median income
- 31407
Port Wentworth (31407)
$81,124 median income
- 29927
Hardeeville (29927)
$72,821 median income
- 31302
Bloomingdale (31302)
$68,998 median income
- 31405
Savannah (31405)
$65,710 median income
- 31404
Savannah (31404)
$53,303 median income
- 31401
Savannah (31401)
$52,509 median income
- 31408
Savannah (31408)
$45,839 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 31407 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31408 | Savannah, GA | 9,952 | 4.9 mi |
| 31322 | Pooler, GA | 21,137 | 6.4 mi |
| 31326 | Rincon, GA | 19,269 | 7.9 mi |
| 31405 | Savannah, GA | 37,207 | 10.2 mi |
| 31415 | Savannah, GA | 12,091 | 8.4 mi |
| 29927 | Hardeeville, SC | 8,237 | 9.2 mi |
| 31302 | Bloomingdale, GA | 7,853 | 9.7 mi |
| 31401 | Savannah, GA | 21,696 | 9.8 mi |
| 31404 | Savannah, GA | 31,024 | 12.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 31407, 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 (7,244 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 31407 in?
ZIP code 31407 (Port Wentworth) 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 31407?
ZIP code 31407 in Port Wentworth, GA has a population of 7,244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31407?
The median household income in ZIP 31407 is $81,124, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31407?
The median home value in ZIP 31407 is $256,300, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31407?
The largest racial group in ZIP 31407 is African American at 41.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31407?
ZIP code 31407 has 363 business establishments employing approximately 8,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31407?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31407 are: Transportation and warehousing (107), Retail trade (47), Accommodation and food services (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31407?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31407 decreased by 19.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 31407?
In ZIP code 31407, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 31407?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31407 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31407?
In ZIP code 31407, approximately 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31407?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31407 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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