City

Oglethorpe, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Georgia

👥4,757Population
💰$24,722Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$68,100Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓13.6%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊15.0%Unemployment▲ 206% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.2% Female 36.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.8%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 64.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White30.8%
Hispanic2.1%
Black64.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
37%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads13.6% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment15.0% ▲ 206% above avg
No HS Diploma139 (4.9%)
HS Graduate1,056 (37.4%)
Some College862 (30.6%)
Associates381 (13.5%)
Bachelors195 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree188 (6.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.9%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 30.6%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 6.7%Edu
No HS4.9%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College30.6%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate6.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.4%Renter: 39.6%Tenure
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,722 ▼ 68% below avg
Median Home Value$68,100 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$622/mo
Total Housing Units1,534
Vacant Units258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
51%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Oglethorpe, GA

Oglethorpe is a city in Georgia, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,757 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Oglethorpe is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,722 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oglethorpe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $622 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oglethorpe is less-educated. 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (64.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oglethorpe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31068 4,757 $24,722 $68,100 $622 15.0% 13.6% 60.4%