City

Barney, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Brooks County  ·  Georgia

👥972Population
💰$80,663Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.5Median Age
🏠$228,300Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.8%Black: 6.2%Asian: 9.4%Other: 15.6%Race
White67.8%
Black6.2%
Asian9.4%
Other15.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate292 (42.6%)
Some College166 (24.2%)
Associates100 (14.6%)
Bachelors10 (1.5%)
Graduate Degree117 (17.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 24.2%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 1.5%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
HS Grad42.6%
Some College24.2%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors1.5%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.7%Renter: 40.3%Tenure
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,663 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$228,300 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units474
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
66%
About Barney, GA

Barney is a city in Georgia, located in Brooks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 972 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.5 years.

Economically, Barney is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,663 is near the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Barney is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month.

The population of Barney is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (67.8%).

Barney, GA offers residents above-average earning potential within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Barney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31625 972 $80,663 $228,300 $686 3.5% 18.5% 59.7%