County

Mitchell County, GA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Georgia

👥20,865Population
💰$49,813Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$107,125Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.5%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 47.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White43.5%
Hispanic5.2%
Black47.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma219 (1.9%)
HS Graduate3,760 (31.8%)
Some College2,329 (19.7%)
Associates2,615 (22.1%)
Bachelors1,359 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,530 (13%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College19.7%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.1%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,813 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$107,125 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units8,873
Vacant Units1,047

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Mitchell County, GA

Mitchell County is located in Georgia and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,865 residents. With a median age of 40.39, it is a middle-aged county.

Mitchell County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,813 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Mitchell County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $107,125 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $765. Homeownership rates are high at 64.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Mitchell County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 47.6%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Mitchell 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 Mitchell County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31716 Baconton 3,050 $58,297 $124,200 $792 5.9% 28.2%
31730 Camilla 8,337 $46,304 $93,200 $790 8.2% 25.5%
31779 Pelham 8,877 $50,450 $115,300 $738 5.6% 22.0%
31784 Sale City 601 $46,042 $92,900 $684 2.7% 24.7%