Zip code 31407: Port Wentworth, Georgia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 31407
31407 is a suburban zip code in Port Wentworth, Georgia (Chatham County), covering 34 sq mi of land. About 24,893 people live here, or 735 per square mile. The median resident is 33.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $81,124 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $256,300, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,830 a month.
37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.4 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and sales. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 31407 compares
- Healthcare workers12.8%87thU.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%89th of 704 in GA
- Diversity index66.586thU.S. 61.4 · GA 64.950th of 708 in GA
- Veterans8.9%84thU.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%180th of 708 in GA
- Uninsured rate12.7%82ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%330th of 701 in GA
- Median gross rent$1,83076thU.S. $1,413 · GA $1,39348th of 628 in GA
- 74thU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%170th of 704 in GA
- Government workers15.6%63rdU.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%340th of 704 in GA
- Tech workers3.6%62ndU.S. 3.8% · GA 4%156th of 704 in GA
- Housing vacancy8.1%61stU.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%478th of 694 in GA
- 59thU.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%132nd of 708 in GA
- Average commute26.4 min53rdU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min387th of 684 in GA
- 53rdU.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%130th of 708 in GA
- Median household income$81,12452ndU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353183rd of 672 in GA
- Residents under 1822.3%52ndU.S. 22% · GA 23.2%368th of 708 in GA
- Broadband access92.2%50thU.S. 91% · GA 91%206th of 693 in GA
- Median earnings per worker$47,93549thU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066197th of 699 in GA
- 46thU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%311th of 678 in GA
- Per capita income$37,41842ndU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924218th of 708 in GA
- Population24,89340thU.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407171st of 708 in GA
- Population density735/sq mi38thU.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi180th of 708 in GA
- Poverty rate8.7%36thU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%532nd of 694 in GA
- Median home value$256,30035thU.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300243rd of 661 in GA
- Homeownership rate48.5%16thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%627th of 693 in GA
- Median age33.915thU.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6620th of 708 in GA
- Work from home6.8%15thU.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%434th of 706 in GA
- 9thU.S. 10% · GA 10.1%598th of 704 in GA
- 2ndU.S. 17.2% · GA 15%675th of 708 in GA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.477658th of 691 in GA
| Measure | 31407 | Chatham | GA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 12.8% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 89th of 704 | |
| Diversity index | 66.5 | 63.8 | 64.9 | 61.4 | 50th of 708 | |
| Veterans | 8.9% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 180th of 708 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.7% | 12.9% | 12.4% | 8.4% | 330th of 701 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,830 | $1,471 | $1,393 | $1,413 | 48th of 628 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 170th of 704 | |
| Government workers | 15.6% | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 340th of 704 | |
| Tech workers | 3.6% | 2.4% | 4% | 3.8% | 156th of 704 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.1% | 12.5% | 10.3% | 10.1% | 478th of 694 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% | 37.7% | 34.9% | 35.7% | 132nd of 708 | |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 23 min | 28.3 min | 26.4 min | 387th of 684 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.8% | 8.7% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 130th of 708 | |
| Median household income | $81,124 | $71,097 | $77,353 | $80,734 | 183rd of 672 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.3% | 20.7% | 23.2% | 22% | 368th of 708 | |
| Broadband access | 92.2% | 92.2% | 91% | 91% | 206th of 693 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,935 | $42,164 | $47,066 | $49,666 | 197th of 699 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.8% | 53.8% | 52.4% | 51.1% | 311th of 678 | |
| Per capita income | $37,418 | $40,342 | $40,924 | $44,673 | 218th of 708 | |
| Population | 24,893 | 300,879 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 | 171st of 708 | |
| Population density | 735/sq mi | 695/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 180th of 708 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.7% | 14.3% | 13.4% | 12.5% | 532nd of 694 | |
| Median home value | $256,300 | $302,700 | $303,300 | $332,700 | 243rd of 661 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 48.5% | 56.8% | 65.7% | 65.2% | 627th of 693 | |
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 620th of 708 | |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 11.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 434th of 706 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.9% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 10% | 598th of 704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 7.6% | 16.7% | 15% | 17.2% | 675th of 708 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.343 | 0.472 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 658th of 691 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White39%
- Black41%
- Hispanic13%
- Asian3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other1%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 10,081
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 60.8%
- Married couples
- 45.8%
- Living alone
- 31.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.9%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 10,967
- Owner-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 8.1%
- Median year built
- 2010
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 31407 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,681 | $74,888 |
| Service | $36,508 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,755 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $43,468 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $47,240 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 17.7%
- Households with broadband
- 92.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 82.1%
- No internet access
- 3.9%
- Without health insurance
- 12.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Port Wentworth
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Chatham County
- Center point
- 32.1832° N, 81.1979° W
- Land area
- 34 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Port Wentworth47% of zip
- Savannah28% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 31407
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31408 | Savannah, GA | 5.6 mi | $45,839 |
| 31322 | Pooler, GA | 6.5 mi | $91,344 |
| 31326 | Rincon, GA | 8 mi | $83,145 |
| 31415 | Savannah, GA | 8.2 mi | $37,109 |
| 31402 | Savannah, GA · PO box | 9 mi | — |
| 31412 | Savannah, GA · PO box | 9 mi | — |
| 31302 | Bloomingdale, GA | 9.2 mi | $68,998 |
| 29927 | Hardeeville, SC | 9.3 mi | $72,821 |
| 31421 | Savannah, GA | 9.7 mi | — |
| 31401 | Savannah, GA | 10 mi | $52,509 |
| 31405 | Savannah, GA | 10 mi | $65,710 |
| 31318 | Meldrim, GA | 11 mi | $78,036 |
Zip codes like 31407 elsewhere
Questions about 31407
What city is zip code 31407?
31407 is assigned to Port Wentworth, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 31407 in?
31407 is in Chatham County, Georgia.
What is the population of 31407?
About 24,893 people live in 31407, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 31407 in?
31407 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 31407?
The median household income in 31407 is $81,124.
What zip codes are near 31407?
The closest zip codes to 31407 are 31408, 31322, 31326, 31415, 31402.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 31407, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.