Wilmington Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

Wilmington Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chatham County, Georgia, with 15,129 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Talahi Island, 2.3 miles N.
- 15,129residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.5 km²
- 1,822 / sq mipopulation density
- 31410ZIP code
About Wilmington Island
Wilmington Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, Georgia. The population was 15,129 at the time of the 2020 U.S. census. It is part of the Savannah metropolitan area. The communities of Wilmington Island form a large and affluent suburb of Savannah, where most residents work. The island lies east of Savannah between the town of Thunderbolt and the beach city of Tybee Island.
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Living in Wilmington Island
- Median household income
- $93,924
- Median home value
- $404,900
- Median rent
- $1,752/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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Wilmington Island had 15,129 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,129 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,822 per sq mi (704 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wilmington Island at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15,129 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.30 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9997° N, 80.9752° W |
| ZIP code | 31410 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1383168 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wilmington Island
- Talahi Island2.3 mi N
- Whitemarsh Island3.1 mi NW
- Dutch Island3.4 mi W
- Isle of Hope4.6 mi W
- Thunderbolt5.1 mi NW
- Skidaway Island6.0 mi SW
- Tybee Island7.0 mi E
- Montgomery8.0 mi SW
- Vernonburg8.8 mi W
- Daufuskie Island, SC10.3 mi NE
- Savannah12.9 mi W
- Garden City13.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wilmington Island
What county is Wilmington Island in?
Wilmington Island is in Chatham County, Georgia.
What is the population of Wilmington Island, GA?
15,129 people lived in Wilmington Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wilmington Island, GA?
The ZIP code of Wilmington Island is 31410.
What is the elevation of Wilmington Island?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wilmington Island?
Talahi Island (2.3 mi), Whitemarsh Island (3.1 mi), Dutch Island (3.4 mi), Isle of Hope (4.6 mi), Thunderbolt (5.1 mi).
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