| ZIP Code | 31401 |
|---|---|
| City | Savannah |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Chatham County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 1 ft |
| Latitude | 32.068296 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.092835 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 27.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 33.1% ▲ 231% above avg |
| College Grads | 56.2% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.7% ▲ 98% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 129 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,838 (17.3%) |
| Some College | 1,158 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 1,528 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 669 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,300 (49.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,182 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $477,600 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,428/mo ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,832 |
| Vacant Units | 3,048 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,832 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,048 |
| Owner Occupied | 32.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 67.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 31401 is located in Savannah, Georgia, within Chatham County. With a population of 20,562, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.6 years. Economically, 31401 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,182 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31401 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $477,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,428 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 67.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 31401 is majority White (52.74%). Residents are well-educated — 56.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.1%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31401 stands at 9.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 52%.
Overall, ZIP code 31401 in Savannah, GA is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 20,562 residents, a median household income of $50,182, and a median home value of $477,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.