County

Brantley County, GA

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Georgia

👥16,200Population
💰$42,592Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$97,268Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 3.3%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black3.3%
Asian1.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma110 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,022 (41%)
Some College2,292 (23.4%)
Associates1,006 (10.3%)
Bachelors1,152 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,227 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 23.4%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College23.4%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,592 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$97,268 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units7,442
Vacant Units1,311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Brantley County, GA

Brantley County is located in Georgia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,200 residents. With a median age of 39.69, it is a middle-aged county.

Brantley County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $42,592 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 19.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Brantley County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $97,268 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $677. Homeownership rates are high at 77.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Brantley County are primarily White (92.21%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Brantley 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 Brantley County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31542 Hoboken 2,464 $46,875 $117,000 $477 0.3% 24.0%
31543 Hortense 4,914 $44,576 — $865 3.7% 23.9%
31553 Nahunta 4,815 $46,205 $94,800 $715 5.1% 31.4%
31566 Waynesville 4,007 $33,184 $88,100 $526 3.0% 16.0%

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