County

McDuffie County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Georgia

👥21,483Population
💰$53,490Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$157,278Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.6%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 41.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.9%Race
White52.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Black41.5%
Asian0.6%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma150 (1.2%)
HS Graduate5,123 (40%)
Some College2,222 (17.3%)
Associates1,602 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,276 (10%)
Graduate Degree2,437 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College17.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,490 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$157,278 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units9,326
Vacant Units1,086

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About McDuffie County, GA

McDuffie County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,483 residents. With a median age of 39.72, it is a middle-aged county.

McDuffie County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,489 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 18.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in McDuffie County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $157,278 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $828. Homeownership rates are high at 65.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of McDuffie County are majority White (52.6%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

McDuffie County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 3 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 McDuffie County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30808 Dearing 4,302 $50,598 $152,400 $901 0.7% 18.9%
30824 Thomson 17,181 $54,214 $158,500 $810 4.5% 31.6%