City

Alma, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bacon County  ·  Georgia

👥9,592Population
💰$52,721Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$105,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.4%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 17.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White69.4%
Hispanic9.7%
Black17.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma157 (2.8%)
HS Graduate2,337 (41.9%)
Some College869 (15.6%)
Associates902 (16.2%)
Bachelors563 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree753 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College15.6%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,721 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$105,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units4,135
Vacant Units739

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Alma, GA

Alma is a city in Georgia, located in Bacon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,592 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Alma is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,721 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.41%).

Alma, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Alma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31510 9,592 $52,721 $105,900 $797 3.0% 23.6% 72.1%