City

Tybee Island, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chatham County  ·  Georgia

👥3,330Population
💰$105,669Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂63.3Median Age
🏠$615,200Median Home Value▲ 121% above avg
🎓51.9%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Black: 2.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White94.3%
Black2.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
18–24
2%
25–44
10%
45–64
34%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads51.9% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate602 (21.6%)
Some College354 (12.7%)
Associates385 (13.8%)
Bachelors98 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree1,350 (48.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 48.4%Edu
HS Grad21.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate48.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,669 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$615,200 ▲ 121% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,205/mo
Total Housing Units3,490
Vacant Units1,875

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Tybee Island, GA

Tybee Island is a city in Georgia, located in Chatham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,330 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.3 years.

Economically, Tybee Island is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,669 is above the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tybee Island is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $615,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,205 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tybee Island is well-educated. 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.29%).

Tybee Island, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Tybee Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31328 3,330 $105,669 $615,200 $1,205 2.5% 51.9% 89.6%