City

Mc Rae Helena, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Telfair County  ·  Georgia

👥9,198Population
💰$53,492Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$114,372Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.9% Female 39.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.2%Hispanic: 16.5%Black: 36%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White46.2%
Hispanic16.5%
Black36.0%
Asian0.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.23
Below Poverty25.7% ▲ 157% above avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma179 (3.5%)
HS Graduate2,091 (40.8%)
Some College1,300 (25.4%)
Associates626 (12.2%)
Bachelors335 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree595 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 25.4%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College25.4%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,492 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$114,371 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$647/mo
Total Housing Units3,184
Vacant Units1,028

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Mc Rae Helena, GA

Mc Rae Helena is a city in Georgia, located in Telfair County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 9,198 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.71 years.

Economically, Mc Rae Helena is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,491 is below the national average. Approximately 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mc Rae Helena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,371, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $647 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mc Rae Helena is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.2%.

Mc Rae Helena, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mc Rae Helena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31037 3,327 $58,958 $69,500 1.6% 12.6% 75.5%
31055 5,871 $50,394 $139,800 $647 0.5% 21.9% 67.5%