City

Waynesboro, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Burke County  ·  Georgia

👥15,073Population
💰$50,956Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$145,900Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.8%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 50.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White41.8%
Hispanic3.5%
Black50.4%
Asian0.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma199 (2.4%)
HS Graduate2,760 (33.4%)
Some College1,115 (13.5%)
Associates1,703 (20.6%)
Bachelors809 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,675 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,956 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$145,900 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units6,208
Vacant Units1,086

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Waynesboro, GA

Waynesboro is a city in Georgia, located in Burke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,073 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Waynesboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,956 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Waynesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waynesboro is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waynesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30830 15,073 $50,956 $145,900 $835 7.5% 30.1% 65.6%