County

Terrell County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Georgia

👥16,187Population
💰$48,611Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$128,335Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.5%Hispanic: 16.5%Black: 39.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1%Race
White42.5%
Hispanic16.5%
Black39.3%
Asian0.6%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma223 (2.6%)
HS Graduate3,242 (37.8%)
Some College1,285 (15%)
Associates1,677 (19.5%)
Bachelors737 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,416 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 15%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College15.0%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.6%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,611 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$128,334 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units6,673
Vacant Units721

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Terrell County, GA

Terrell County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,187 residents. With a median age of 36.95, it is a relatively young county.

Terrell County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,610 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 24.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Terrell County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,334 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $743.

The residents of Terrell County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.5%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Terrell 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 Terrell County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39826 Bronwood 591 $47,500 $95,000 $675 0.5% 14.8%
39828 Cairo 15,571 $48,653 $129,600 $746 3.4% 25.6%