City

Meigs, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Thomas County  ·  Georgia

👥2,870Population
💰$47,946Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$115,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 23.4%Asian: 4.4%Other: 7.8%Race
White60.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black23.4%
Asian4.4%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.4%)
HS Graduate731 (43.7%)
Some College314 (18.8%)
Associates166 (9.9%)
Bachelors170 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree266 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College18.8%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,946 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$115,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units1,152
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Meigs, GA

Meigs is a city in Georgia, located in Thomas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,870 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Meigs is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,946 is below the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Meigs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $754 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Meigs is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Meigs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31765 2,870 $47,946 $115,600 $754 8.1% 26.1% 79.3%