City

Gordon, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilkinson County  ·  Georgia

👥7,186Population
💰$54,472Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂33.5Median Age
🏠$121,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 51% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 23.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic2.9%
Black23.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 51% above avg
No HS Diploma85 (2%)
HS Graduate1,723 (40.8%)
Some College775 (18.3%)
Associates605 (14.3%)
Bachelors494 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree546 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College18.3%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,472 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$121,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units3,035
Vacant Units408

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Gordon, GA

Gordon is a city in Georgia, located in Wilkinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,186 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.5 years.

Economically, Gordon is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,472 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Gordon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $664 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gordon is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gordon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31031 7,186 $54,472 $121,000 $664 7.4% 24.6% 84.6%