County

Ware County, GA

6 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Georgia

👥38,295Population
💰$48,652Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$105,184Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 28.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic5.1%
Black28.6%
Asian1.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma499 (2.3%)
HS Graduate8,222 (38.4%)
Some College4,422 (20.6%)
Associates3,172 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,472 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree3,635 (17%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College20.6%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,652 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$105,184 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units16,822
Vacant Units3,124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Ware County, GA

Ware County is located in Georgia and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,295 residents. With a median age of 38.31, it is a middle-aged county.

Ware County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,652 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 21.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Ware County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $105,184 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $797. Homeownership rates are high at 63.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ware County are majority White (63.14%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Ware County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 6 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 Ware County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31550 Manor 926 $53,438 0.0% 34.1%
31552 Millwood 1,162 $45,833 0.0% 21.0%
31501 Waycross 13,034 $37,203 $100,000 $752 4.2% 26.4%
31503 Waycross 23,173 $55,042 $108,100 $823 5.5% 21.9%