County

Twiggs County, GA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Georgia

👥5,928Population
💰$47,237Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$101,903Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓19.7%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.2%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 41.9%Asian: 1.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White55.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Black41.9%
Asian1.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads19.7% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,027 (51.7%)
Some College656 (16.7%)
Associates432 (11%)
Bachelors310 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree464 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 51.7%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad51.7%
Some College16.7%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,237 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$101,903 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units3,214
Vacant Units900

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Twiggs County, GA

Twiggs County is located in Georgia and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,928 residents. With a median age of 52.29, it is a mature county.

Twiggs County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,237 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Twiggs County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $101,903 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $825. Homeownership rates are high at 86.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Twiggs County are majority White (55.15%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Twiggs 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 Twiggs County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31017 Danville 1,269 $62,671 $105,100 $1,250 1.0% 18.6%
31020 Dry Branch 1,957 $48,516 $103,700 $931 2.2% 10.7%
31044 Jeffersonville 2,702 $39,063 $99,100 $549 5.3% 26.8%