31401 ZIP Code — Savannah, GA
Chatham County, Georgia
ZIP code 31401 is located in Savannah, Georgia, within Chatham County. It covers approximately 3.41 square miles and serves a population of 20,421 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.
About ZIP code 31401
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $470,700. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($49,881) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
20,421
population
3.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Savannah | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31421 Savannah (1.2 mi)
31404 Savannah (2.5 mi)
31415 Savannah (3.7 mi)
31405 Savannah (6.1 mi)
31406 Savannah (7.2 mi)
31408 Savannah (7.4 mi)
31410 Savannah (8.2 mi)
31407 Port Wentworth (10.2 mi)
31322 Pooler (10.3 mi)
31411 Savannah (10.3 mi)
29927 Hardeeville (12.6 mi)
31328 Tybee Island (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,421 |
| Population density | 5,989 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.0758 |
| Longitude | -81.0756 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 912 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.3% | 43.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 30.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 19.7% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
20,421
Population
5,989
People per sq mi
28.0
Median age
$49,881
Median household income
$36,859
Per capita income
$470,700
Median home value
$1,283
Median monthly rent
34.2%
Home ownership
34.1%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
5,795
Housing units
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
512
Under 5
615
377
5–9
454
311
10–14
374
874
15–19
1,051
1,810
20–24
2,175
1,727
25–34
2,075
933
35–44
1,122
629
45–54
755
374
55–59
450
390
60–64
469
796
65–74
957
420
75–84
504
121
85+
146
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,031 | 14.8% |
| 18 and over | 17,390 | 85.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,944 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 28.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.8%
Black or African American
34.1%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,461 | 54.8% |
| Black or African American | 7,138 | 34.1% |
| Two or more races | 923 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 627 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 509 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 181 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.3% | 43.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 30.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.3% | 19.7% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
13.1%
$10k–$15k
9.1%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
9.2%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 13.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $49,881 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
4.4%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k–$300k
16.0%
$300k–$500k
23.2%
$500k–$1M
33.9%
$1M+
12.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $470,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,283 |
| Owner occupied | 34.2% |
| Renter occupied | 65.8% |
| Vacant | 24.1% |
| Single-family detached | 29.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.01 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 54.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 21.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% |
| 3 or more | 7.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.4% |
| Electricity | 67.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,544 | 17.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,037 | 11.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,620 | 29.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,585 | 40.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,301 | 14.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,319 | 26.4% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 65.6% | 65.6% |
| Married | 21.6% | 18.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
17.0%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
27.3%
Graduate / professional
20.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 345 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 276 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,091 | 14.1% |
| High school | 551 | 7.1% |
| College / grad school | 5,457 | 70.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
27.4%
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Professional & management
13.5%
Retail trade
11.1%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
3.3%
Construction
2.9%
Information
2.8%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.9% |
| Service | 24.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.5% |
| Government | 7.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.1% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 3.3% |
| Walk | 9.7% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 7.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
Poverty
All people
34.1%
Under 18 years
55.8%
18 and over
29.9%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
41.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.3% |
| Retirement income | 13.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 25.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 19.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 21.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 57.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.4% |
| Teeth loss | 19.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,043 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.7% |
| No insurance | 13.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,294 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 406 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 119 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 220 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,997 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 18,703 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 8,464 | 41.4% |
| Foreign born | 294 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,424 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 511 | 35.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,323 | 11.4% |
| French | 1,620 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 670 | 3.3% |
| English | 379 | 1.9% |
| German | 153 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 149 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 77 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 38 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31401
What city is ZIP code 31401 in?
ZIP code 31401 is primarily assigned to Savannah, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31401 in?
ZIP code 31401 falls within Chatham County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31401?
34% of residents in ZIP code 31401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 31401 mostly rentals?
66% of occupied units in ZIP code 31401 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 31401?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31401?
The median home value in ZIP code 31401 is $470,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 31401 in?
ZIP code 31401 observes the EST timezone.