County

Ben Hill County, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Georgia

👥23,158Population
💰$36,111Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$112,428Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.2%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 42.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White48.2%
Hispanic7.7%
Black42.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma309 (2.3%)
HS Graduate6,161 (45.9%)
Some College1,485 (11.1%)
Associates1,928 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,510 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree2,020 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College11.1%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.4%Renter: 42.6%Tenure
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,111 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$112,427 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units11,151
Vacant Units1,600

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Ben Hill County, GA

Ben Hill County is located in Georgia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,158 residents. With a median age of 38.25, it is a middle-aged county.

Ben Hill County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $36,111 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Ben Hill County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $112,427 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $663.

The residents of Ben Hill County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.2%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Ben Hill County, GA is a lower-income area in Georgia. The 2 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 Ben Hill County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39840 Cuthbert 4,576 $22,090 $89,800 $492 8.8% 32.6%
31750 Fitzgerald 18,582 $39,564 $118,000 $706 5.8% 24.8%

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