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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
$81,124
Median income
$256,300
Median home value
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 31407 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.5 square miles in Port Wentworth, Chatham County, Georgia. The area is home to 7,244 residents, producing a population density of 97 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 31407 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31407 sits at $81,124 (15% above the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $37,418. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $256,300 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,830 per month, and 48.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31407 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chatham County, so you can benchmark 31407 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 31407

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31407.

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 31407, Port Wentworth, 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

7,244

Population

74.5

Area (sq mi)

97

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31407?

33.9

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 41.2%
African American 41.9%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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

$37,418

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31407 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,124 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,967

Total Housing Units

10,081

Occupied Units

886

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.5%
Renter 51.5%

$256,300

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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

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ZIP 31407 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 31407 ranks #0 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 31407 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 31407 ranks #3 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
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

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
31404 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 31,024
31410 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 23,654
31401 standard
Savannah, GA
Pop: 21,696

Related Areas

Chatham County Port Wentworth, GA Georgia

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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Official Data Resources for Port Wentworth, 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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