County

Appling County, GA

4 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Georgia

👥20,715Population
💰$43,982Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$81,700Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.7%Hispanic: 16%Black: 16.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White64.7%
Hispanic16.0%
Black16.2%
Asian0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma232 (2.1%)
HS Graduate4,765 (44%)
Some College1,492 (13.8%)
Associates2,081 (19.2%)
Bachelors1,017 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,232 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College13.8%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,982 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$81,700 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units9,085
Vacant Units1,670

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Appling County, GA

Appling County is located in Georgia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,715 residents. With a median age of 37.06, it is a relatively young county.

Appling County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,982 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Appling County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $81,700 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $718. Homeownership rates are high at 73.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Appling County are majority White (64.69%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Appling County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Appling County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31513 Baxley 15,941 $42,977 $80,000 $714 4.1% 20.4%
31563 Surrency 1,376 $55,625 $101,400 $775 0.0% 29.3%