County

McIntosh County, GA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Georgia

👥11,135Population
💰$49,465Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$173,926Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 29.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.6%Race
White62.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Black29.8%
Asian0.6%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma266 (3.5%)
HS Graduate2,660 (34.7%)
Some College1,497 (19.6%)
Associates1,094 (14.3%)
Bachelors585 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree1,555 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 19.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College19.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,465 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$173,926 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$740/mo
Total Housing Units6,706
Vacant Units1,942

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
58%
About McIntosh County, GA

McIntosh County is located in Georgia and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,135 residents. With a median age of 50.3, it is a mature county.

McIntosh County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,464 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 22.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in McIntosh County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $173,926 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $739. Homeownership rates are high at 80.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of McIntosh County are majority White (62.76%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

McIntosh 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 McIntosh County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31305 Darien 5,119 $36,339 $144,200 $789 4.5% 25.2%
31331 Townsend 5,997 $60,669 $199,300 $698 2.0% 30.1%