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Perry, GA
City in Houston County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31069.
Population
23,001
Land area
28.5sq mi
People per sq mi
806
ZIP codes
1
Perry and its ZIP codes
Perry at a glance
- Perry is about 4.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 52nd most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $76,909, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,300 (26% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,132 a month.
Local data for Perry, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,909
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$225,300
Median rent
$1,132/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,355), Irish Americans (1,353), Italian Americans (809).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Perry.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,445
65,359 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $14,002 per person
PPP loans
$44.4M
973 loans, 5,291 jobs reported
How people get to work
Perry, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
445
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
403
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Perry
1 in or overlapping Perry. Population shown
Cities near Perry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Warner RobinsCity | 9.9 mi | 38.7 |
| Fort ValleyCity | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| ByronCity | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| CentervilleCity | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| Robins AFBCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| MarshallvilleCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| UnadillaCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| PinehurstCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| HawkinsvilleCity | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| DoolingTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| MontezumaCity | 21 mi | 4.6 |
| ByromvilleTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| ReynoldsCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| CochranCity | 23 mi | 4.9 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 23 mi | 249.4 |
| KnoxvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perry, GA in?
- Perry is in Houston County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Perry, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Perry include 31069.
- What is the population of Perry, GA?
- About 23,001 people live in Perry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perry?
- Nearby places include Warner Robins (9.9 mi), Fort Valley (11 mi), Byron (11 mi), Centerville (11 mi), Robins AFB (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023