City

Cordele, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Crisp County  ·  Georgia

👥18,615Population
💰$41,930Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$125,000Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.7%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 47.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White46.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black47.8%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
No HS Diploma185 (1.7%)
HS Graduate4,294 (39.1%)
Some College1,526 (13.9%)
Associates1,921 (17.5%)
Bachelors1,199 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,854 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College13.9%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52%Renter: 48%Tenure
Owner52.0%
Renter48.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,930 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$125,000 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$741/mo
Total Housing Units9,252
Vacant Units1,763

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Cordele, GA

Cordele is a city in Georgia, located in Crisp County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,615 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Cordele is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,930 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cordele is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $741 per month.

The population of Cordele is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 47.8%.

Cordele, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cordele
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31015 18,615 $41,930 $125,000 $741 9.3% 27.8% 52.0%