City

Blythe, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Richmond County  ·  Georgia

👥2,722Population
💰$51,352Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$130,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 20.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black20.7%
Asian0.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
12%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty27.8% ▲ 178% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (5.7%)
HS Graduate498 (32.7%)
Some College297 (19.5%)
Associates327 (21.5%)
Bachelors115 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree198 (13%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College19.5%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,352 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$130,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units1,139
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
59%
About Blythe, GA

Blythe is a city in Georgia, located in Richmond County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,722 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Blythe is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,352 is below the national average. Approximately 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Blythe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blythe is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blythe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30805 2,722 $51,352 $130,400 $765 6.7% 20.6% 69.4%