City

Pelham, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mitchell County  ·  Georgia

👥8,877Population
💰$50,450Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$115,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 39.8%Other: 0.9%Race
White55.0%
Hispanic4.4%
Black39.8%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma128 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,571 (32.3%)
Some College1,252 (25.7%)
Associates841 (17.3%)
Bachelors615 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree457 (9.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 25.7%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College25.7%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,450 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$115,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units3,298
Vacant Units441

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Pelham, GA

Pelham is a city in Georgia, located in Mitchell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,877 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Pelham is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,450 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pelham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pelham is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pelham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31779 8,877 $50,450 $115,300 $738 5.6% 22.0% 66.7%