County

Brooks County, GA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Georgia

👥13,408Population
💰$48,864Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$108,963Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓21.8%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.4%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 39.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White49.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Black39.4%
Asian1.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty25.2% ▲ 152% above avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma112 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,528 (42%)
Some College1,352 (16.1%)
Associates1,578 (18.8%)
Bachelors687 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,137 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College16.1%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,864 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$108,962 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units6,060
Vacant Units1,203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Brooks County, GA

Brooks County is located in Georgia and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,408 residents. With a median age of 46.13, it is a mature county.

Brooks County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,864 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 25.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Brooks County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $108,962 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $747. Homeownership rates are high at 69.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Brooks County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.4%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Brooks County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 5 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 Brooks County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31625 Barney 972 $80,663 $228,300 $686 3.5% 18.5%
31720 Barwick 366 $31,563 $54,000 $755 2.4% 30.3%
31629 Dixie 1,183 $69,917 $87,600 — 2.3% 29.6%
31638 Morven 1,039 $53,750 $152,500 $710 4.2% 30.5%
31643 Quitman 9,848 $43,324 $97,200 $757 6.5% 20.0%

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