County

Emanuel County, GA

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Georgia

👥22,945Population
💰$50,434Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$89,894Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.9%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 32.1%Asian: 1%Other: 3.2%Race
White58.9%
Hispanic4.8%
Black32.1%
Asian1.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma352 (2.8%)
HS Graduate4,677 (36.6%)
Some College2,989 (23.4%)
Associates1,880 (14.7%)
Bachelors1,070 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree1,813 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 23.4%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College23.4%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,434 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$89,893 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units9,690
Vacant Units1,556

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Emanuel County, GA

Emanuel County is located in Georgia and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 22,945 residents. With a median age of 38.35, it is a middle-aged county.

Emanuel County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,433 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 10.1%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 23.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Emanuel County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $89,893 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $702. Homeownership rates are high at 61.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Emanuel County are majority White (58.93%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Emanuel County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 7 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 Emanuel County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31002 Adrian 2,679 $60,168 $113,300 $449 9.0% 19.6%
30425 Garfield 1,428 $60,405 $116,000 $631 3.0% 36.5%
30401 Swainsboro 14,232 $50,935 $86,400 $776 11.0% 23.7%
30471 Twin City 4,446 $39,762 $78,800 $642 10.8% 16.8%

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