31405 ZIP Code — Savannah, GA
Chatham County, Georgia
ZIP code 31405 is located in Savannah, Georgia, within Chatham County. It covers approximately 31.22 square miles and serves a population of 37,751 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.
About ZIP code 31405
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
The gap between median ($54,197) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,751
population
31.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
31405 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 31405
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Savannah | Acceptable |
| Savannah | Acceptable |
| Savannah | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
31415 Savannah (3.7 mi)
31421 Savannah (5.1 mi)
31408 Savannah (5.7 mi)
31322 Pooler (5.9 mi)
31401 Savannah (6.1 mi)
31406 Savannah (6.8 mi)
31404 Savannah (7.1 mi)
31419 Savannah (9.1 mi)
31407 Port Wentworth (10.2 mi)
31411 Savannah (11.2 mi)
31302 Bloomingdale (11.9 mi)
31410 Savannah (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,751 |
| Population density | 1,209 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 13 |
| County FIPS | 051 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.0364 |
| Longitude | -81.1684 |
| 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 | 51.3% | 43.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.1% | 30.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.2% | 19.7% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
37,751
Population
1,209
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$54,197
Median household income
$35,507
Per capita income
$265,400
Median home value
$1,332
Median monthly rent
54.7%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
9,867
Housing units
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,206
Under 5
1,202
1,083
5–9
1,080
1,223
10–14
1,219
1,089
15–19
1,085
1,518
20–24
1,513
2,949
25–34
2,941
2,328
35–44
2,322
2,396
45–54
2,388
996
55–59
993
985
60–64
982
1,817
65–74
1,812
990
75–84
988
323
85+
323
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,154 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 29,597 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,253 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
45.8%
White
40.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Asian
2.2%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18,099 | 45.8% |
| White | 15,843 | 40.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,118 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,742 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 873 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 700 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 97 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.3% | 43.4% | 41.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.1% | 30.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.2% | 19.7% | 21.2% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
7.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 7.4% |
| Median income | $54,197 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.1%
$50k–$100k
6.1%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
20.8%
$300k–$500k
28.0%
$500k–$1M
12.8%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $265,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,332 |
| Owner occupied | 54.7% |
| Renter occupied | 45.3% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
| Single-family detached | 69.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 15.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.3% |
| Electricity | 66.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,773 | 39.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 935 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,782 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,217 | 35.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,970 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,518 | 30.7% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.1% | 34.1% |
| Married | 39.8% | 39.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 543 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 381 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,549 | 36.2% |
| High school | 2,179 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,146 | 32.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Professional & management
15.3%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Construction
7.6%
Other services
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 23.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.8% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
17.4%
Under 18 years
24.2%
18 and over
15.5%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
32.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.0% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 22.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.8% |
| Visited dentist | 58.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 19.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,420 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 43.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.9% |
| No insurance | 14.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,343 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 1,180 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 679 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 264 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 237 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,346 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 34,628 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 22,045 | 58.4% |
| Foreign born | 718 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,405 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,044 | 43.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,226 | 8.5% |
| French | 2,882 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 1,399 | 3.7% |
| English | 135 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 125 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 115 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 88 | 0.2% |
| German | 50 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31405
What city is ZIP code 31405 in?
ZIP code 31405 is primarily assigned to Savannah, Georgia.
What county is ZIP code 31405 in?
ZIP code 31405 falls within Chatham County, Georgia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31405?
17% of residents in ZIP code 31405 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 31405?
ZIP code 31405 has an estimated population of 37,751 residents, with a density of 1,209 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 31405?
The median household income in ZIP code 31405 is $54,197, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 31405?
The median home value in ZIP code 31405 is $265,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 31405 in?
ZIP code 31405 observes the EST timezone.