| ZIP Code | 31407 |
|---|---|
| City | Port Wentworth |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Chatham County |
| Area Code | 912 |
| Elevation | 14 ft |
| Latitude | 32.183218 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.197935 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 13051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 156 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,538 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 1,466 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 2,639 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 710 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,374 (38.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,954 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $223,100 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,726/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,613 |
| Vacant Units | 799 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,613 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 799 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 31407 is located in Port Wentworth, Georgia, within Chatham County. With a population of 22,743, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 31407 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,954 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 31407 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $223,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,726 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.4%) and renters (45.6%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 31407 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 43.3%. Residents are well-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 31407 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 31407 in Port Wentworth, GA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 22,743 residents, a median household income of $83,954, and a median home value of $223,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Georgia.