Tybee Island
City in Chatham County, Georgia
Tybee Island is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, with 3,114 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Daufuskie Island, 7.0 miles N.
- 3,114residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 1,081 / sq mipopulation density
- 31328ZIP code
About Tybee Island
Tybee Island ( TYE-bee) is a city and a barrier island in Chatham County, Georgia, 18 miles (29 km) east of Savannah. The name is used for both the city and the island, but geographically the two are not identical: only part of the island's territory lies within the city, while the rest is unincorporated.
The island is Georgia's easternmost point. The phrase "From Rabun Gap to Tybee Light", intended to illustrate Georgia's geographic diversity, contrasts the mountain pass near the state's northernmost point with the coastal barrier island's lighthouse.
As of the 2020 census, the city's population was about 3,000 people. The entire island is a part of the Savannah metropolitan statistical area.
Officially renamed Savannah Beach in a publicity move in 1929, the City of Tybee Island reverted to its original name in 1978. The small island, which has long been a quiet beach getaway for Savannah residents, has become a popular vacation spot for visitors from outside the Savannah area. Tybee Island is home to the first of what eventually became the Days Inn chain of hotels, the oft-photographed Tybee Island Light Station, and the Fort Screven Historic District.
On February 5, 1958, the U.S. Air Force accidentally dropped an atomic bomb into the sea off Tybee Island due to an accidental collision between two aircraft. Although the "Tybee Bomb" did not detonate (the nuclear weapon was an inert, simulated nuclear capsule according to some reports, while others have claimed the nuclear capsule was equipped), there has been ongoing concern because the Mark 15 nuclear bomb lost during the mishap was never recovered.
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Living in Tybee Island
- Median household income
- $120,479
- Median home value
- $611,200
- Median rent
- $1,696/mo
- Median age
- 61.5
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Tybee Island had 3,114 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,114 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,081 per sq mi (417 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tybee Island at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,114 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.88 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0094° N, 80.8562° W |
| ZIP code | 31328 |
| Official website | cityoftybee.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1378036 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tybee Island
- Daufuskie Island, SC7.0 mi N
- Wilmington Island7.0 mi W
- Talahi Island7.2 mi W
- Whitemarsh Island9.3 mi W
- Dutch Island10.4 mi W
- Thunderbolt11.5 mi W
- Isle of Hope11.6 mi W
- Skidaway Island12.2 mi SW
- Hilton Head Island, SC14.3 mi NE
- Montgomery14.8 mi W
- Bluffton, SC15.0 mi N
- Vernonburg15.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Tybee Island
What county is Tybee Island in?
Tybee Island is in Chatham County, Georgia.
What is the population of Tybee Island, GA?
3,114 people lived in Tybee Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tybee Island, GA?
The ZIP code of Tybee Island is 31328.
What is the elevation of Tybee Island?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tybee Island?
Daufuskie Island (7.0 mi), Wilmington Island (7.0 mi), Talahi Island (7.2 mi), Whitemarsh Island (9.3 mi), Dutch Island (10.4 mi).
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