City

Blakely, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Georgia

👥8,635Population
💰$57,875Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$136,700Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 53.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White43.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Black53.2%
Asian0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma79 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,969 (41.8%)
Some College571 (12.1%)
Associates768 (16.3%)
Bachelors472 (10%)
Graduate Degree855 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,875 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$136,700 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units3,800
Vacant Units578

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Blakely, GA

Blakely is a city in Georgia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,635 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Blakely is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,875 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Blakely is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blakely is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blakely
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39823 8,635 $57,875 $136,700 $783 8.0% 28.2% 67.9%