City

Cochran, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bleckley County  ·  Georgia

👥12,944Population
💰$52,016Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$119,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.1%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 32.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White62.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Black32.6%
Asian0.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma111 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,737 (36.3%)
Some College1,173 (15.6%)
Associates1,457 (19.3%)
Bachelors666 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,392 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College15.6%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,016 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$119,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units5,619
Vacant Units1,222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Cochran, GA

Cochran is a city in Georgia, located in Bleckley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,944 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Cochran is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,016 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cochran is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $752 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cochran is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cochran
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31014 12,944 $52,016 $119,700 $752 7.4% 27.3% 73.5%