City

Ray City, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Berrien County  ·  Georgia

👥4,971Population
💰$71,429Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.0Median Age
🏠$121,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.1%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 10.6%Asian: 1.1%Other: 4%Race
White74.1%
Hispanic9.6%
Black10.6%
Asian1.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (2.2%)
HS Graduate991 (35.4%)
Some College440 (15.7%)
Associates390 (13.9%)
Bachelors485 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree434 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College15.7%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,429 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$121,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,005/mo
Total Housing Units1,832
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
64%
About Ray City, GA

Ray City is a city in Georgia, located in Berrien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,971 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33 years.

Economically, Ray City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,429 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ray City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,005 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ray City is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ray City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31645 4,971 $71,429 $121,900 $1,005 8.0% 32.8% 67.9%