City

Metter, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Candler County  ·  Georgia

👥10,583Population
💰$51,181Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$131,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.3%Hispanic: 13.2%Black: 23.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White59.3%
Hispanic13.2%
Black23.1%
Asian0.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma168 (2.9%)
HS Graduate2,192 (38%)
Some College752 (13%)
Associates1,281 (22.2%)
Bachelors459 (8%)
Graduate Degree918 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 13%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College13.0%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.4%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,181 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$131,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units4,426
Vacant Units443

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Metter, GA

Metter is a city in Georgia, located in Candler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,583 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Metter is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,181 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Metter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Metter is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Metter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30439 10,583 $51,181 $131,400 $696 4.2% 23.9% 62.6%