31415 ZIP Code — Savannah, GA

Chatham County, Georgia

ZIP code 31415 is located in Savannah, Georgia, within Chatham County. It covers approximately 6.59 square miles and serves a population of 12,126 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 912.

About ZIP code 31415

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,900. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $35,753. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (21%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 31415 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,126

population

6.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

31415 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 31415

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 31415. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Savannah	Acceptable
Savannah	Acceptable
Savannah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31421 Savannah (2.4 mi) 31405 Savannah (3.7 mi) 31401 Savannah (3.7 mi) 31408 Savannah (4 mi) 31404 Savannah (5.8 mi) 31322 Pooler (6.6 mi) 31407 Port Wentworth (7.7 mi) 31406 Savannah (8.4 mi) 31410 Savannah (11.7 mi) 31302 Bloomingdale (12.3 mi) 31411 Savannah (12.4 mi) 31419 Savannah (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,126
Population density	1,840 / sq mi
State FIPS	13
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	6.59 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	32.0829
Longitude	-81.1379
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	912

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.2%	43.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	30.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	19.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	6.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

12,126

Population

1,840

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$35,753

Median household income

$20,831

Per capita income

$119,900

Median home value

$928

Median monthly rent

38.2%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

3,064

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

544

Under 5

641

416

5–9

490

363

10–14

427

268

15–19

316

478

20–24

563

874

25–34

1,030

547

35–44

644

602

45–54

709

356

55–59

419

360

60–64

425

382

65–74

451

276

75–84

324

101

85+

120

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,247	26.8%
18 and over	8,879	73.2%
65 and over	1,654	13.6%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 90.4%

White 5.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,142	90.4%
White	649	5.3%
Two or more races	226	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	201	1.6%
Other race	109	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.2%	43.4%	41.5%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	30.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	19.7%	21.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	6.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$35,753

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,900
Median rent / month	$928
Owner occupied	38.2%
Renter occupied	61.8%
Vacant	26.0%
Single-family detached	67.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	21.3%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	37.8%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.4%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	9.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.0%
Electricity	61.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	724	17.3%
Cohabiting couple	359	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	830	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,266	54.2%
Households with children under 18	1,122	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,408	33.7%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.6%	50.5%
Married	19.8%	19.3%
Separated	4.1%	5.0%
Widowed	3.2%	12.4%
Divorced	13.3%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	317	10.9%
Kindergarten	235	8.1%
Elementary school	1,237	42.7%
High school	565	19.5%
College / grad school	544	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Retail trade 10.2%

Professional & management 10.2%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Construction 6.0%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.6%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.3%
Carpool	19.5%
Public transit	6.6%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 41.1%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 29.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	15.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.8%
High blood pressure	49.9%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	20.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	39.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.4%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	28.9%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	29.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.6%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	29.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	414	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	20.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,941	90.2%
Spanish	179	1.6%
Other Indo-European	165	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,935	98.4%
Born in same state	11,919	98.3%
Born in different state	9,724	80.2%
Foreign born	16	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	191	1.6%
Not a US citizen	95	49.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	261	2.2%
Arab	90	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	88.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 31415

What city is ZIP code 31415 in?

ZIP code 31415 is primarily assigned to Savannah, Georgia.

What county is ZIP code 31415 in?

ZIP code 31415 falls within Chatham County, Georgia.

Is ZIP code 31415 mostly rentals?

62% of occupied units in ZIP code 31415 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 31415?

26% of residents in ZIP code 31415 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 31415?

Health data for ZIP code 31415 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 31415 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 31415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 31415 in?

ZIP code 31415 observes the EST timezone.