City

Buena Vista, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Georgia

👥4,550Population
💰$45,646Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$120,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.3%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 46.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White43.3%
Hispanic9.3%
Black46.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,049 (41.9%)
Some College252 (10.1%)
Associates461 (18.4%)
Bachelors300 (12%)
Graduate Degree396 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College10.1%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,646 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$120,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units2,417
Vacant Units546

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Buena Vista, GA

Buena Vista is a city in Georgia, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,550 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Buena Vista is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,646 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buena Vista is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $724 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buena Vista is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 46.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Buena Vista
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31803 4,550 $45,646 $120,200 $724 2.3% 27.8% 67.6%