City

Port Wentworth, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chatham County  ·  Georgia

👥22,743Population
💰$83,954Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$223,100Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.9%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 43.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White37.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Black43.3%
Asian1.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
35%
45–64
23%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma156 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,538 (25.5%)
Some College1,466 (10.6%)
Associates2,639 (19%)
Bachelors710 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree5,374 (38.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 38.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College10.6%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate38.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.4%Renter: 45.6%Tenure
Owner54.4%
Renter45.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,954 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$223,100 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,726/mo
Total Housing Units9,613
Vacant Units799

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
70%
About Port Wentworth, GA

Port Wentworth is a city in Georgia, located in Chatham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,743 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Port Wentworth is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,954 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Port Wentworth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,726 per month.

The population of Port Wentworth is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 43.3%.

Port Wentworth, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Port Wentworth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31407 22,743 $83,954 $223,100 $1,726 4.1% 43.8% 54.4%