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ZIP 31407

Pop. 24,893·Chatham County·140th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,695/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$270
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ZIP 31407 · $1,695
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,331
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,536
3 BR
$2,046
4 BR+
$2,327
Research median
$1,536/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,340/yr
At $1,695/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyChatham County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 31407 (Port Wentworth, GA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,893
Median income
$81,124
Median age
33.9
Renters
51.5%
Age distribution
22.3%
28.6%
29.5%
Under 1822.3%
18–3428.6%
35–5429.5%
55–6412%
65+7.6%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
41.2%
41.9%
12.9%
White41.2%
Black41.9%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian3.4%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
23.3%
30.7%
36.6%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma23.3%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
48.5%
51.5%
Owner48.5%
Renter51.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 31407 in Port Wentworth, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,262 → $1,695
up 34.3%
Income
$87,352 → $81,124
down 7.1%
Population
20,750 → 24,893
up 20.0%
Renter share
36.7% → 51.5%
+14.8 pts
Bachelor's+
38% → 36.6%
-1.4 pts
Median age
33.2 → 33.9
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 31407 in Port Wentworth, GA has climbed by $433 per month, settling near $1,695 after starting the period at $1,262. Census figures show median household income at $81,124 today, compared with $87,352 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 41.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,750 to 24,893 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.0% change. About 51.5% of households rent today, against 36.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 31407 covers Port Wentworth, GA. The median rent here is $1,695/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,536/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($81,124/yr), ZIP 31407 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 31407?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 31407 (Port Wentworth, GA) is $1,695. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 31407 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 31407's median rent of $1,695/mo is $270 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 31407 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 31407 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #140 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,695/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 31407?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,695/mo in ZIP 31407. The local median household income is $81,124/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 31407?

Rent in ZIP 31407 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 31407 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 31407 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,695/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($81,124/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 31407 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 31407 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.5% of ZIP 31407 households are renters, while 48.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 31407 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 31407 compare to the rest of Port Wentworth?

ZIP 31407 is more affordable than Port Wentworth overall. At $1,695/mo, it's $98 below the Port Wentworth citywide median of $1,793/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 31407 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 31407 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,695/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 31407's median household income ($81,124/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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