City

Manchester, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Meriwether County  ·  Georgia

👥4,872Population
💰$51,052Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$140,700Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.7%Hispanic: 1%Black: 49.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White47.7%
Hispanic1.0%
Black49.2%
Asian0.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,442 (47.8%)
Some College502 (16.6%)
Associates381 (12.6%)
Bachelors258 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree419 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad47.8%
Some College16.6%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62%Renter: 38%Tenure
Owner62.0%
Renter38.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,052 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$140,700 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$904/mo
Total Housing Units2,542
Vacant Units467

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Manchester, GA

Manchester is a city in Georgia, located in Meriwether County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,872 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Manchester is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,052 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Manchester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $904 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manchester is less-educated. 22.4% 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 49.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Manchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31816 4,872 $51,052 $140,700 $904 4.6% 22.4% 62.0%