City

Wrens, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Georgia

👥4,150Population
💰$44,942Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$120,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊10.2%Unemployment▲ 108% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.3% Female 57.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 51.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White41.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Black51.1%
Asian1.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment10.2% ▲ 108% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (1.3%)
HS Graduate870 (39.1%)
Some College645 (29%)
Associates249 (11.2%)
Bachelors237 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree197 (8.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 29%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College29.0%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.7%Renter: 41.4%Tenure
Owner58.7%
Renter41.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,942 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$120,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units1,740
Vacant Units306

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Wrens, GA

Wrens is a city in Georgia, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,150 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Wrens is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,942 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wrens is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month.

The population of Wrens is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wrens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30833 4,150 $44,942 $120,000 $702 10.2% 19.5% 58.7%