Thunderbolt
Town in Chatham County, Georgia
Thunderbolt is a town in Chatham County, Georgia, with 2,556 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whitemarsh Island, 2.2 miles E.
- 2,556residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 1,903 / sq mipopulation density
- 31404ZIP code
About Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt is a town located in Chatham County, Georgia, United States, approximately five miles southeast of downtown Savannah. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 2,556. It is part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area. Thunderbolt runs along the western shore of the Wilmington River (a tidal river that is part of the U.S. Intracoastal Waterway). The town is important to Georgia's shrimping industry, with scores of docks for shrimping trawlers. The town's picturesque atmosphere and seafood restaurants draw many local visitors.
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Living in Thunderbolt
- Median household income
- $75,234
- Median home value
- $334,600
- Median rent
- $1,708/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Thunderbolt had 2,556 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,556 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,903 per sq mi (735 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thunderbolt at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,556 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0377° N, 81.0496° W |
| ZIP code | 31404 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1376364 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thunderbolt
- Whitemarsh Island2.2 mi E
- Dutch Island2.6 mi SE
- Isle of Hope3.6 mi S
- Talahi Island4.3 mi E
- Wilmington Island5.1 mi SE
- Vernonburg6.5 mi SW
- Montgomery6.8 mi SW
- Skidaway Island6.9 mi S
- Garden City8.2 mi NW
- Savannah8.6 mi W
- Georgetown11.2 mi W
- Tybee Island11.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Thunderbolt
What county is Thunderbolt in?
Thunderbolt is in Chatham County, Georgia.
What is the population of Thunderbolt, GA?
2,556 people lived in Thunderbolt at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thunderbolt, GA?
The ZIP code of Thunderbolt is 31404.
What is the elevation of Thunderbolt?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thunderbolt?
Whitemarsh Island (2.2 mi), Dutch Island (2.6 mi), Isle of Hope (3.6 mi), Talahi Island (4.3 mi), Wilmington Island (5.1 mi).
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