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Savannah, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31408

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

9,952
157/sq mi
$45,839
Median income
$169,700
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Savannah pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
157
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31408 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31408 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.4 square miles in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The area is home to 9,952 residents, producing a population density of 157 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 31408 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31408 sits at $45,839 (35% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $21,932. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $169,700 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,252 per month, and 44.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31408 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chatham County, so you can benchmark 31408 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 31408

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31408.

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 31408, 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

9,952

Population

63.4

Area (sq mi)

157

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31408?

37.9

Median Age

59.3%

Male

40.7%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 34.4%
African American 46.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$45,839

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$21,932

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 31408 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,839 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,499

Total Housing Units

4,063

Occupied Units

436

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.7%
Renter 55.3%

$169,700

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,252

Median Rent

1976

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31408 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 165
2021 +9.6% 181
2022 +12.9% 204
2023 +37.5% 281
2024 +7.0% 301

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 659 business establishments in ZIP 31408, employing approximately 27,919 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,103,765,000.

659

Businesses

27,919

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 146 22.1%
Retail trade 89 13.5%
Wholesale trade 78 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 62 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 58 8.8%
Construction 41 6.2%
Manufacturing 40 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 19 2.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 2.6%
Finance and insurance 16 2.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.7%
Information 5 0.8%
Educational services 5 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 31408 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 31408 ranks #8 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 31408 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 31408 ranks #9 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
31322 Pooler, GA 21,137 4.1 mi
31407 Port Wentworth, GA 7,244 4.9 mi
31405 Savannah, GA 37,207 5.3 mi
31415 Savannah, GA 12,091 4.3 mi
31409 Savannah, GA 652 7.5 mi
31401 Savannah, GA 21,696 6.2 mi
31419 Savannah, GA 50,954 8.8 mi
31404 Savannah, GA 31,024 8.9 mi
31406 Savannah, GA 33,965 11.1 mi
29927 Hardeeville, SC 8,237 11.4 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 Savannah, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31408 in? ▼
ZIP code 31408 (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 31408? ▼
ZIP code 31408 in Savannah, GA has a population of 9,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31408? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31408 is $45,839, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31408? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31408 is $169,700, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31408? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31408 is African American at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31408? ▼
ZIP code 31408 has 659 business establishments employing approximately 27,919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31408? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31408 are: Transportation and warehousing (146), Retail trade (89), Wholesale trade (78). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31408? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31408 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 31408? ▼
In ZIP code 31408, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 31408? ▼
In ZIP code 31408, approximately 44.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31408? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31408 is 12.1% 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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