City

Odum, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Georgia

👥3,126Population
💰$67,241Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$102,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 18.5%Other: 4.9%Race
White74.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black18.5%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
17%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (2.1%)
HS Graduate838 (44.9%)
Some College268 (14.3%)
Associates293 (15.7%)
Bachelors181 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree248 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College14.3%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,241 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$102,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,122/mo
Total Housing Units1,270
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
55%
About Odum, GA

Odum is a city in Georgia, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,126 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Odum is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,241 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Odum is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,122 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Odum is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Odum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31555 3,126 $67,241 $102,900 $1,122 9.0% 23.0% 72.1%