City

Junction City, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Talbot County  ·  Georgia

👥518Population
💰$49,750Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$109,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.6%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 63.7%Other: 8.1%Race
White23.6%
Hispanic2.7%
Black63.7%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate214 (58%)
Some College42 (11.4%)
Associates27 (7.3%)
Bachelors54 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree30 (8.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 58%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad58.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
28%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,750 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$109,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$640/mo
Total Housing Units239
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Junction City, GA

Junction City is a city in Georgia, located in Talbot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 518 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

Economically, Junction City is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,750 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Junction City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $640 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Junction City is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (63.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Junction City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31812 518 $49,750 $109,900 $640 4.0% 22.8% 81.0%