City

Portal, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bulloch County  ·  Georgia

👥2,337Population
💰$57,212Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$112,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.9%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 24.4%Other: 6.2%Race
White66.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Black24.4%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma32 (2.7%)
HS Graduate300 (25.7%)
Some College282 (24.2%)
Associates186 (16%)
Bachelors102 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree264 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 24.2%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College24.2%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,212 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$112,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$959/mo
Total Housing Units987
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Portal, GA

Portal is a city in Georgia, located in Bulloch County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,337 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Portal is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,212 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Portal is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $959 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portal is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Portal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30450 2,337 $57,212 $112,200 $959 9.5% 31.4% 67.6%