City

Fort Valley, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Peach County  ·  Georgia

👥17,987Population
💰$58,141Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$125,000Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.8%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 49.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White34.8%
Hispanic12.4%
Black49.4%
Asian0.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
17%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma455 (4.6%)
HS Graduate3,326 (33.9%)
Some College1,343 (13.7%)
Associates1,545 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,034 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,099 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College13.7%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,141 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$125,000 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units7,942
Vacant Units1,747

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley is a city in Georgia, located in Peach County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,987 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Fort Valley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,141 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Valley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Valley is moderately educated. 32.0% 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 49.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31030 17,987 $58,141 $125,000 $839 5.9% 32.0% 63.7%