County

Jeff Davis County, GA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Georgia

👥14,857Population
💰$39,009Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$106,821Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.5%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 13.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White68.5%
Hispanic13.9%
Black13.9%
Asian0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty27.6% ▲ 176% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma286 (3.6%)
HS Graduate3,325 (41.7%)
Some College1,228 (15.4%)
Associates1,518 (19%)
Bachelors567 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree1,052 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College15.4%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,009 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$106,821 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$665/mo
Total Housing Units6,425
Vacant Units1,053

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Jeff Davis County, GA

Jeff Davis County is located in Georgia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,857 residents. With a median age of 41.02, it is a middle-aged county.

Jeff Davis County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $39,008 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 27.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Jeff Davis County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $106,821 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $664. Homeownership rates are high at 69.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jeff Davis County are majority White (68.53%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31532 Denton 740 $52,132 $76,700 $583 5.4% 24.9%
31539 Hazlehurst 14,117 $38,321 $108,400 $669 5.1% 20.1%

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