County

Wilcox County, GA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Georgia

👥9,143Population
💰$47,891Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$77,742Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.2% Female 39.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.2%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 33.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White60.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Black33.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma163 (2.9%)
HS Graduate1,864 (33.7%)
Some College1,215 (22%)
Associates931 (16.8%)
Bachelors472 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree890 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 22%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College22.0%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,891 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$77,742 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units3,619
Vacant Units994

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Wilcox County, GA

Wilcox County is located in Georgia and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,143 residents. With a median age of 42.52, it is a middle-aged county.

Wilcox County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,890 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Wilcox County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $77,742 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $613. Homeownership rates are high at 72.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wilcox County are majority White (60.19%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Wilcox 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 Wilcox County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
31001 Abbeville 4,323 $43,625 $82,700 $585 11.7% 20.0%
31071 Pineview 1,098 $40,735 $53,100 $713 3.9% 19.8%
31072 Pitts 991 $60,161 $78,300 $647 2.4% 33.3%
31079 Rochelle 2,731 $53,068 $79,600 $605 3.2% 30.4%