City

Baxley, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Appling County  ·  Georgia

👥15,941Population
💰$42,977Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$80,000Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 19%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic10.5%
Black19.0%
Asian0.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma163 (1.9%)
HS Graduate3,925 (44.9%)
Some College1,134 (13%)
Associates1,731 (19.8%)
Bachelors832 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree953 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 13%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College13.0%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.3%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,977 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$80,000 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$714/mo
Total Housing Units7,482
Vacant Units1,332

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Baxley, GA

Baxley is a city in Georgia, located in Appling County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,941 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Baxley is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,977 is below the national average. Approximately 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Baxley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $714 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baxley is less-educated. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.04%).

Baxley, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Baxley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31513 15,941 $42,977 $80,000 $714 4.1% 20.4% 69.3%