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Savannah, GA · standard

ZIP Code 31419

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

50,954
306/sq mi
$69,635
Median income
$257,300
Median home value
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
306
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 31419 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 31419 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.6 square miles in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The area is home to 50,954 residents, producing a population density of 306 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 31419 against Georgia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 31419 sits at $69,635 (1% below the Georgia average), while per-capita income is $38,862. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $257,300 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,403 per month, and 56.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 31419 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Chatham County, so you can benchmark 31419 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 31419

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 31419.

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 31419, 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

50,954

Population

166.6

Area (sq mi)

306

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 31419?

36.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 41.3%
African American 40.7%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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?

$69,635

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$38,862

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 31419 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,635 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

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

What does housing look like?

25,098

Total Housing Units

22,651

Occupied Units

2,447

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$257,300

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,403

Median Rent

1994

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 31419 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 163
2021 +15.1% 188
2022 +22.7% 230
2023 +17.9% 271
2024 +6.2% 288

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 710 business establishments in ZIP 31419, employing approximately 10,640 people with a combined annual payroll of $446,776,000.

710

Businesses

10,640

Employees

$446.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 119 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 116 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 79 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 66 9.3%
Construction 61 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 7.3%
Finance and insurance 35 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 26 3.7%
Wholesale trade 12 1.7%
Manufacturing 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.3%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Information 4 0.6%

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 31419 vs 31409 →

ZIP 31419 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 31419 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 31419 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 31419 ranks #4 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 4.7 mi
31405 Savannah, GA 37,207 4.8 mi
31322 Pooler, GA 21,137 7.9 mi
31408 Savannah, GA 9,952 8.8 mi
31324 Richmond Hill, GA 20,495 9.9 mi
31415 Savannah, GA 12,091 8.6 mi
31401 Savannah, GA 21,696 10.2 mi
31302 Bloomingdale, GA 7,853 10.7 mi
31318 Meldrim, GA 341 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chatham County

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
31322 standard
Pooler, GA
Pop: 21,137

Related Areas

Chatham County Savannah, GA Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 31419 in? ▼
ZIP code 31419 (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 31419? ▼
ZIP code 31419 in Savannah, GA has a population of 50,954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 31419? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 31419 is $69,635, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 31419? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 31419 is $257,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 31419? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 31419 is White at 41.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 31419? ▼
ZIP code 31419 has 710 business establishments employing approximately 10,640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 31419? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 31419 are: Retail trade (119), Accommodation and food services (116), Health care and social assistance (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 31419? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 31419 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 31419? ▼
In ZIP code 31419, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 31419? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 31419 is 24.2 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 31419? ▼
In ZIP code 31419, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31419? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 31419 is 13.1% 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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