Wilmington Island Georgia Map

About Wilmington Island, Georgia

Wilmington Island is a locality in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 13,905. The population density is 672.4 people per km². Wilmington Island is located at 32.0035°N, 80.9737°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31410.

Wilmington Island, a verdant expanse in Georgia's coastal embrace, unfolds with a distinct charm, its landscape a gentle ripple of marshland and pine forest meeting the embrace of tidal creeks. It lies 9.2 miles south-east of Savannah, GA (from Savannah, GA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-east of Skidaway Island. The air here, thick with the scent of salt and blooming magnolias, carries the languid hum of cicadas on humid afternoons, a sound that seems to deepen as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. Oaks, ancient and draped in Spanish moss like aged kings in regal robes, preside over the winding lanes, their roots anchoring the island to centuries of quiet existence. Here, the land itself feels alive, breathing with the ebb and flow of the ocean's breath, a constant, soothing reminder of nature's enduring power. The history of Wilmington Island is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural past of coastal Georgia, a legacy that whispers through the remnants of old plantations and the fertile soil that still yields its bounty. For generations, its economy was shaped by the cultivation of rice and cotton, crops that once defined the region's prosperity, a story now largely confined to weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, while still connected to the sea through its abundant waterways, Wilmington Island thrives as a residential haven and a vital part of Savannah's metropolitan area, its character a blend of quiet suburban life and the enduring allure of its natural beauty. The island draws visitors to its public parks and recreational areas, offering a peaceful respite where the rhythm of daily life beats in time with the gentle lapping of water against sandy shores.

About This Wilmington Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilmington Island, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.003548, -80.973723. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Wilmington Island and Chatham County.

Detailed location data for Wilmington Island includes the ZIP code (31410), telephone area code (478), county seat of Chatham County (Savannah), and school district assignment (Chatham County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wilmington Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.