City

Boston, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Thomas County  ·  Georgia

👥3,085Population
💰$58,510Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$172,700Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 34.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White62.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black34.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.2%)
HS Graduate728 (36.7%)
Some College370 (18.6%)
Associates246 (12.4%)
Bachelors326 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree292 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College18.6%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,510 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$172,700 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$916/mo
Total Housing Units1,463
Vacant Units230

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Boston, GA

Boston is a city in Georgia, located in Thomas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,085 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Boston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,510 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Boston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $916 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boston is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31626 3,085 $58,510 $172,700 $916 4.4% 31.1% 66.8%