City

Montezuma, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dooly County  ·  Georgia

👥4,262Population
💰$53,255Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$99,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 58%Asian: 4.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White29.0%
Hispanic6.5%
Black58.0%
Asian4.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma70 (2.7%)
HS Graduate945 (37.1%)
Some College262 (10.3%)
Associates617 (24.2%)
Bachelors213 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree442 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College10.3%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,255 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$99,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$670/mo
Total Housing Units2,109
Vacant Units501

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Montezuma, GA

Montezuma is a city in Georgia, located in Dooly County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,262 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Montezuma is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,255 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Montezuma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $670 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montezuma is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (57.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montezuma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31063 4,262 $53,255 $99,000 $670 7.1% 25.7% 62.8%