City

Pearson, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Atkinson County  ·  Georgia

👥4,564Population
💰$39,131Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂31.5Median Age
🏠$80,300Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.6%Hispanic: 29.2%Black: 16.5%Other: 6.6%Race
White47.6%
Hispanic29.2%
Black16.5%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty28.9% ▲ 189% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma115 (5.3%)
HS Graduate835 (38.6%)
Some College368 (17%)
Associates435 (20.1%)
Bachelors209 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree201 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 17%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College17.0%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,131 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$80,300 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units1,908
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
59%
About Pearson, GA

Pearson is a city in Georgia, located in Atkinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,564 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.5 years.

Economically, Pearson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,131 is below the national average. Approximately 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pearson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $751 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pearson is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Pearson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31642 4,564 $39,131 $80,300 $751 5.0% 19.0% 66.4%