County

Toombs County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Georgia

👥28,672Population
💰$53,742Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$124,151Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.7%Hispanic: 10.8%Black: 23.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 5%Race
White59.7%
Hispanic10.8%
Black23.2%
Asian0.8%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma450 (2.8%)
HS Graduate5,682 (35%)
Some College2,198 (13.6%)
Associates2,824 (17.4%)
Bachelors1,498 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree3,569 (22%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College13.6%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,742 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$124,150 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units12,806
Vacant Units2,021

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Toombs County, GA

Toombs County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,672 residents. With a median age of 37.12, it is a relatively young county.

Toombs County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,741 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 18.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Toombs County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $124,150 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $725. Homeownership rates are high at 65.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Toombs County are majority White (59.72%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Toombs 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 Toombs County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
30436 Lyons 11,547 $52,301 $95,900 $695 3.3% 28.7%
30474 Vidalia 17,125 $54,713 $143,200 $746 3.7% 33.0%