City

Leary, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Baker County  ·  Georgia

👥789Population
💰$46,500Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂62.6Median Age
🏠$112,000Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 43.5%Other: 2%Race
White51.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black43.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
1%
25–44
16%
45–64
28%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate221 (35.4%)
Some College20 (3.2%)
Associates110 (17.6%)
Bachelors40 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree232 (37.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 37.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College3.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate37.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,500 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$112,000 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units528
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Leary, GA

Leary is a city in Georgia, located in Baker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 789 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.6 years.

Economically, Leary is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,500 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Leary is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leary is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39862 789 $46,500 $112,000 $822 0.0% 43.6% 89.1%