County

Cook County, GA

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Georgia

👥17,549Population
💰$50,739Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$127,343Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.3%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 26.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White62.3%
Hispanic7.6%
Black26.8%
Asian0.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma315 (3.2%)
HS Graduate3,789 (38.8%)
Some College1,351 (13.8%)
Associates1,374 (14.1%)
Bachelors1,069 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,858 (19%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College13.8%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.4%Renter: 35.6%Tenure
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,739 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$127,343 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units7,544
Vacant Units1,149

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Cook County, GA

Cook County is located in Georgia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,549 residents. With a median age of 36.73, it is a relatively young county.

Cook County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,738 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 19.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cook County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $127,343 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $891. Homeownership rates are high at 64.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cook County are majority White (62.28%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cook 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 Cook County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31620 Adel 11,199 $51,375 $137,600 $901 4.0% 32.9%
31627 Cecil 280 $38,438 $75,000 $1,175 0.0% 8.0%
31637 Lenox 3,006 $59,138 $112,500 $834 2.8% 28.4%
31647 Sparks 3,064 $41,298 $109,200 $888 6.5% 21.9%