City

Patterson, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Georgia

👥3,717Population
💰$47,818Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$115,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.4%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 20.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White73.4%
Hispanic2.1%
Black20.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate965 (46.3%)
Some College340 (16.3%)
Associates304 (14.6%)
Bachelors159 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree306 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad46.3%
Some College16.3%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,818 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$115,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units1,451
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Patterson, GA

Patterson is a city in Georgia, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,717 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Patterson is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,818 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Patterson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Patterson is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Patterson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31557 3,717 $47,818 $115,100 $739 1.7% 22.3% 76.7%