City

Colquitt, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Baker County  ·  Georgia

👥5,994Population
💰$59,365Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$118,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.4%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 29.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White64.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Black29.4%
Asian0.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma87 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,323 (35.9%)
Some College386 (10.5%)
Associates543 (14.7%)
Bachelors546 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree805 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College10.5%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,365 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units2,848
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Colquitt, GA

Colquitt is a city in Georgia, located in Baker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,994 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Colquitt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,365 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Colquitt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colquitt is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colquitt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39837 5,994 $59,365 $118,800 $695 5.9% 36.6% 67.3%