City

Cuthbert, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ben Hill County  ·  Georgia

👥4,576Population
💰$22,090Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$89,800Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.3%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 72%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White23.3%
Hispanic3.3%
Black72.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
18%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty25.5% ▲ 155% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
HS Graduate870 (32.8%)
Some College336 (12.7%)
Associates584 (22%)
Bachelors375 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree491 (18.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 22%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
HS Grad32.8%
Some College12.7%
Associates22.0%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44%Renter: 56%Tenure
Owner44.0%
Renter56.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,090 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$89,800 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$492/mo
Total Housing Units2,556
Vacant Units598

Income Distribution

Under $25k
56%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Cuthbert, GA

Cuthbert is a city in Georgia, located in Ben Hill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,576 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Cuthbert is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,090 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cuthbert is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $492 per month.

The population of Cuthbert is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (72.01%).

Cuthbert, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Cuthbert
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39840 4,576 $22,090 $89,800 $492 8.8% 32.6% 44.0%