City

Avera, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Georgia

👥1,007Population
💰$56,250Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$89,300Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓6.6%College Grads▼ 83% below avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 95% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Black: 8.9%Other: 6.1%Race
White84.6%
Black8.9%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads6.6% ▼ 83% below avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 95% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate192 (34.3%)
Some College260 (46.5%)
Associates69 (12.3%)
Bachelors21 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree16 (2.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 46.5%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 2.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College46.5%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate2.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.6%Renter: 7.4%Tenure
Owner92.6%
Renter7.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,250 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$89,300 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units390
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Avera, GA

Avera is a city in Georgia, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,007 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Avera is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,250 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Avera is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $813 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Avera is less-educated. 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Avera
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30803 1,007 $56,250 $89,300 $813 0.2% 6.6% 92.6%