County

Tift County, GA

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Georgia

👥43,079Population
💰$53,694Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$128,711Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.3%Hispanic: 13.4%Black: 27.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White54.3%
Hispanic13.4%
Black27.7%
Asian1.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma424 (1.7%)
HS Graduate8,495 (34.2%)
Some College2,811 (11.3%)
Associates3,762 (15.2%)
Bachelors4,166 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree5,149 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College11.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,694 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$128,710 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$794/mo
Total Housing Units18,416
Vacant Units2,230

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Tift County, GA

Tift County is located in Georgia and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 43,079 residents. With a median age of 38.02, it is a middle-aged county.

Tift County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,693 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 20.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Tift County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,710 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $793. Homeownership rates are high at 62.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Tift County are majority White (54.25%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Tift County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 6 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 Tift County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31733 Chula 1,188 $41,250 $117,900 $1,069 0.9% 43.1%
31775 Omega 2,793 $57,868 $78,600 $688 2.3% 19.2%
31793 Tifton 10,276 $79,018 $189,600 $778 0.6% 50.8%
31794 Tifton 27,185 $44,569 $111,900 $795 4.5% 34.7%
31795 Ty Ty 1,637 $48,162 $119,000 $848 6.0% 22.8%

Look Up a ZIP Code

Enter a ZIP code or city name

Highest Income ZIPs
Cities in Tift County
Related
Georgia Rankings