City

Poulan, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worth County  ·  Georgia

👥2,209Population
💰$50,605Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$97,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 77% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 5.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 10.6%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic0.4%
Black5.1%
Asian0.1%
Other10.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.38
Below Poverty29.1% ▲ 191% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 77% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate609 (45.8%)
Some College223 (16.8%)
Associates216 (16.2%)
Bachelors141 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree137 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad45.8%
Some College16.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,605 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$97,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,088/mo
Total Housing Units759
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
55%
About Poulan, GA

Poulan is a city in Georgia, located in Worth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,209 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Poulan is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,605 is below the national average. Approximately 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Poulan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,088 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poulan is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poulan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31781 2,209 $50,605 $97,200 $1,088 8.7% 20.9% 74.7%