City

Ocilla, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Irwin County  ·  Georgia

👥5,788Population
💰$50,242Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$95,900Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.1%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 39.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White57.1%
Hispanic1.1%
Black39.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,216 (32.9%)
Some College692 (18.7%)
Associates651 (17.6%)
Bachelors442 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree639 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College18.7%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.2%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,242 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$95,900 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units2,818
Vacant Units348

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Ocilla, GA

Ocilla is a city in Georgia, located in Irwin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,788 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Ocilla is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,242 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ocilla is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocilla is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ocilla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31774 5,788 $50,242 $95,900 $792 1.3% 29.2% 63.9%