City

Willacoochee, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Atkinson County  ·  Georgia

👥3,458Population
💰$44,226Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$59,600Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.1%Hispanic: 25.9%Black: 18%Race
White56.1%
Hispanic25.9%
Black18.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma128 (6.6%)
HS Graduate609 (31.3%)
Some College221 (11.4%)
Associates343 (17.6%)
Bachelors288 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree356 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 6.6%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS6.6%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College11.4%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,226 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$59,600 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$586/mo
Total Housing Units1,471
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Willacoochee, GA

Willacoochee is a city in Georgia, located in Atkinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,458 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Willacoochee is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,226 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Willacoochee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $586 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willacoochee is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Willacoochee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31650 3,458 $44,226 $59,600 $586 0.8% 33.1% 60.7%