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Montgomery, GA

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31406.

Population

4,976

Land area

5.2sq mi

People per sq mi

954

ZIP codes

1

Montgomery and its ZIP codes

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Montgomery at a glance

  • Montgomery is about 5 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $90,843 a year, 17% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,700 (28% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,382 a month.

Local data for Montgomery, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Montgomery, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$90,843

Poverty rate

12.0%

Median home value

$387,700

Median rent

$1,382/mo

Homeownership

79.8%

Bachelor's or higher

43.9%

Median age

36.6

Average commute

21.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (931), German Americans (496), Scottish Americans (413).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chatham County. PPP loans are for Montgomery.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,451

172,740 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,976

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.4B

FY 2026, $8,126 per person

Chatham County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Montgomery, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.9%
  • Carpooled10.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home3.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Montgomery, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

851

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

19,764

20.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 40°F

48.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Montgomery, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.5%

U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

11.3%

U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Montgomery

1 in or overlapping Montgomery. Population shown

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Cities near Montgomery

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VernonburgTown1.4 mi0.4
Skidaway IslandCensus-designated place4 mi16.5
Isle of HopeCensus-designated place4.6 mi2
GeorgetownCensus-designated place6 mi8.2
Dutch IslandCensus-designated place6.4 mi2.5
SavannahCity6.5 mi109.4
ThunderboltTown7.2 mi1.3
Whitemarsh IslandCensus-designated place8.4 mi5.8
Wilmington IslandCensus-designated place9 mi8.3
HendersonCensus-designated place10 mi1.7
Talahi IslandCensus-designated place10 mi1.3
BuckheadCensus-designated place10 mi2.7
Garden CityCity11 mi14.3
Richmond HillCity12 mi23.8
PoolerCity13 mi27.7
Tybee IslandCity16 mi2.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Montgomery, GA in?
Montgomery is in Chatham County, Georgia.
What ZIP codes are in Montgomery, GA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Montgomery include 31406.
What is the population of Montgomery, GA?
About 4,976 people live in Montgomery, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Montgomery?
Nearby places include Vernonburg (1.4 mi), Skidaway Island (4 mi), Isle of Hope (4.6 mi), Georgetown (6 mi), Dutch Island (6.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023