City

Attapulgus, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Georgia

👥1,715Population
💰$54,018Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$58,300Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21%Hispanic: 16.7%Black: 59.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White21.0%
Hispanic16.7%
Black59.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty28.9% ▲ 189% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma23 (2.3%)
HS Graduate405 (41%)
Some College116 (11.7%)
Associates182 (18.4%)
Bachelors160 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree103 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College11.7%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
51%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,018 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$58,300 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units691
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Attapulgus, GA

Attapulgus is a city in Georgia, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,715 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Attapulgus is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,018 is below the national average. Approximately 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Attapulgus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Attapulgus is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (59.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Attapulgus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39815 1,715 $54,018 $58,300 $912 4.6% 26.6% 79.0%