City

Waynesville, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Brantley County  ·  Georgia

👥4,007Population
💰$33,184Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$88,100Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓16.0%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Black: 5.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.9%Race
White88.2%
Black5.3%
Asian0.7%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
2%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty37.7% ▲ 277% above avg
College Grads16.0% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (2.4%)
HS Graduate955 (38.9%)
Some College823 (33.5%)
Associates227 (9.2%)
Bachelors196 (8%)
Graduate Degree197 (8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 33.5%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College33.5%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,184 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$88,100 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$526/mo
Total Housing Units1,743
Vacant Units200

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
55%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Waynesville, GA

Waynesville is a city in Georgia, located in Brantley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,007 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Waynesville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,184 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waynesville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $526 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waynesville is less-educated. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waynesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31566 4,007 $33,184 $88,100 $526 3.0% 16.0% 68.3%