City

West Point, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Troup County  ·  Georgia

👥6,718Population
💰$59,142Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$135,600Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 102% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.9%Hispanic: 5%Black: 44.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White48.9%
Hispanic5.0%
Black44.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 102% above avg
No HS Diploma54 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,671 (38.9%)
Some College410 (9.5%)
Associates1,046 (24.3%)
Bachelors331 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree784 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College9.5%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,142 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$135,600 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units3,072
Vacant Units571

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
39%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About West Point, GA

West Point is a city in Georgia, located in Troup County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,718 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, West Point is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,142 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in West Point is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Point is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in West Point
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31833 6,718 $59,142 $135,600 $746 9.9% 26.0% 74.7%