City

Gay, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Meriwether County  ·  Georgia

👥1,721Population
💰$62,384Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$187,400Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.7% Female 57.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.2%Hispanic: 16.2%Black: 20.6%Other: 1.1%Race
White61.2%
Hispanic16.2%
Black20.6%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.7%)
HS Graduate427 (41.5%)
Some College180 (17.5%)
Associates146 (14.2%)
Bachelors86 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree172 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College17.5%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
34%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,384 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$187,400 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,397/mo
Total Housing Units699
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
53%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
53%
About Gay, GA

Gay is a city in Georgia, located in Meriwether County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,721 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Gay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,384 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,397 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gay is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30218 1,721 $62,384 $187,400 $1,397 4.4% 25.1% 77.0%