County

Pierce County, GA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Georgia

👥21,052Population
💰$56,337Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$132,425Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 10.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Black10.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma239 (1.9%)
HS Graduate5,059 (40%)
Some College1,934 (15.3%)
Associates1,493 (11.8%)
Bachelors1,420 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree2,512 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College15.3%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,337 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$132,425 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units8,891
Vacant Units1,002

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Pierce County, GA

Pierce County is located in Georgia and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,052 residents. With a median age of 40.41, it is a middle-aged county.

Pierce County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,336 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Pierce County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $132,425 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $806. Homeownership rates are high at 79.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pierce County are primarily White (82.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Pierce County, GA is a solidly middle-class area in Georgia. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Pierce County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31516 Blackshear 15,465 $57,394 $132,200 $823 4.5% 33.7%
31518 Bristol 822 $86,750 $215,000 0.9% 26.4%
31551 Mershon 1,025 $46,887 0.0% 25.4%
31557 Patterson 3,717 $47,818 $115,100 $739 1.7% 22.3%