City

Rochelle, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilcox County  ·  Georgia

👥2,731Population
💰$53,068Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$79,600Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 22.7%Other: 3.8%Race
White69.0%
Hispanic4.5%
Black22.7%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.7%)
HS Graduate501 (30.3%)
Some College194 (11.8%)
Associates443 (26.8%)
Bachelors146 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree356 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 26.8%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College11.8%
Associates26.8%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,068 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$79,600 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$605/mo
Total Housing Units1,322
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Rochelle, GA

Rochelle is a city in Georgia, located in Wilcox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,731 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Rochelle is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,068 is below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rochelle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $605 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rochelle is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rochelle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31079 2,731 $53,068 $79,600 $605 3.2% 30.4% 75.4%