31415 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 31415, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

31415 is a zip code in Chatham County, Georgia, which covers Savannah, with a total population of 11,935 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 31415 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 31415.

The estimated population of people living in 31415 is 11,935, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 31415 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,935
 -6.07% -5.88%
2020
12,706
+4.07%
-
2019
12,209
 -1.43% -
2018
12,386
 -2.32% -
2017
12,680
 - -

Population of 31415 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 31415 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
4%
2.8%
 +42.86%
Black/African American
91.5%
93.8%
 -2.45%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.1%
1.8%
 +72.22%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1%
 +40.00%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 31415 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 31415 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 31415 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 31415 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 +2.66% 33.9 +14.92% 37.4 -3.86%
2020 33.8 -4.25% 29.5 -2.96% 38.9 -6.49%
2019 35.3 +0.57% 30.4 +0.66% 41.6 +0.97%
2018 35.1 +6.36% 30.2 +2.72% 41.2 +15.08%
2017 33 - 29.4 - 35.8 -

The median age of the 31415 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 31415 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,003 2.01% 923 +25.03% 984 1,150
10 to 19 938 -31.82% 884 -17.79% 634 653
20 to 29 1,060 -27.46% 931 +1.67% 784 945
30 to 39 630 +29.67% 930 -42.3% 837 589
40 to 49 610 +19.34% 544 +14.32% 728 603
50 to 59 574 -2.39% 976 -2.61% 540 937
60 to 69 574 -5.78% 821 +4.16% 489 837
70+ 553 -13.83% 729 +6.29% 474 751

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 31415 zip code is $32,644.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 31415.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,824.00
  • 45 to 64
    $34,618.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,312.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 31415 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 31415, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 31415 is currently $50,757.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.29% of households in 31415 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 31415 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    35.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.23%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.29%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 31415 is $19,156.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 31415 by the total population of 31415.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 31415 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 31415 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 31415 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 31415 zip over the age of 16 is 8,766.

Of those people, a total of 62.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 31415 is 54.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 31415 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 252 46.40% 31.60%
20 to 24 years 710 92.70% 28.70%
25 to 29 years 1,019 86.30% 13.00%
30 to 34 years 893 82.90% 14.50%
35 to 44 years 1,344 76.30% 10.30%
45 to 54 years 1,137 74.00% 9.20%
55 to 59 years 860 67.30% 9.00%
60 to 64 years 872 52.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 827 19.50% 4.30%
75 years and over 852 4.10% 17.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 31415. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 571 54.80% 0.00%
Black or African American 7,888 62.70% 13.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 114 71.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 193 78.20% 12.60%
Hispanic or Latino 333 80.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 444 41.90% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 31415 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 31415 is 4,799, with median earnings of $26,481.00.

Women in 31415 are earning approximately 88.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,799 $26,481.00
Male 2,202 $28,313.00
Female 2,597 $25,057.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 31415 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 124 $64,318.00
Business and Financial 86 $66,983.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $68,073.00
Architecture and Engineering 58 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $34,531.00
Community and Social Service 83 $37,917.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 223 $46,895.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $38,438.00
Healthcare Practitioners 143 $39,750.00
Healthcare Support 244 $30,556.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 128 $10,313.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 634 $14,960.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 394 $18,696.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $25,854.00
Sales 351 $27,370.00
Office and Administrative Support 470 $32,548.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 119 $20,417.00
Construction and Extraction 232 $36,797.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 80 $23,594.00
Production 334 $27,045.00
Transportation and Material Moving 373 $27,450.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 31415 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 31415.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 86 $65,781.00 38 $43,571.00
Business and Financial 20 $0.00 66 $66,121.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $0.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $0.00 31 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 83 $37,917.00
Legal 4 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 160 $52,391.00 63 $21,932.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 34 $63,068.00 109 $38,917.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 244 $30,556.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $27,813.00 73 $6,289.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 447 $15,605.00 187 $12,574.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 130 $25,172.00 264 $15,865.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $26,250.00 67 $11,989.00
Sales 107 $39,271.00 244 $25,610.00
Office and Administrative Support 77 $35,417.00 393 $31,518.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $0.00 62 $27,353.00
Construction and Extraction 124 $47,652.00 108 $36,719.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 80 $23,594.00 0 $0.00
Production 176 $37,100.00 158 $25,347.00
Transportation and Material Moving 206 $31,882.00 167 $22,703.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,153 households in 31415, with an average household size of 2.82 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,539 families living in the 31415 zip code with an average family size of 3.62 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 31415:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 753 312 1,474 1,614
Average Household Size 3.3 3.91 4.15 1.17
Total Families 753 312 1,474 0
Average Household Size 3.27 3.7 3.78 0

Poverty

Of the 2,539 families living in 31415, 21.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 31415:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,629 housing units in 31415.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,153 73.78%
Vacant 1,476 26.22%

40.50% of the total 5,629 housing units in 31415 are rental units. This is approximately 2,280 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,587 are occupied by the owner - or 28.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 31415 is $865.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 31415 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    286
  • Less than $500
    334
  • $500 to $999
    1,124
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    702
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    120
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 31415 is $97,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 31415 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    287
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    524
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    242
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    258
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    167
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    39
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    51
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 31415. The chart below shows the number of properties in 31415 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    802
  • 1940 to 1949
    696
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,113
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,281
  • 1970 to 1979
    526
  • 1980 to 1989
    208
  • 1990 to 1999
    194
  • 2000 to 2009
    614
  • 2010 to 2013
    184
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 31415 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,100
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,583
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,125
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    345

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 31415 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 31415 that commute to work in a particular way.

21 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 31415.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    64
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    489
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    782
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,179
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    735
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    242
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    359
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    74
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    53
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    233
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    113
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 31415 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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