City

Donalsonville, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Baker County  ·  Georgia

👥8,155Population
💰$48,588Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$108,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.5%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 35.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.4%Race
White59.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Black35.2%
Asian0.5%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma49 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,069 (37.5%)
Some College984 (17.8%)
Associates862 (15.6%)
Bachelors665 (12%)
Graduate Degree894 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College17.8%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,588 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$108,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units4,568
Vacant Units1,262

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Donalsonville, GA

Donalsonville is a city in Georgia, located in Baker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,155 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Donalsonville is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,588 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Donalsonville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Donalsonville is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Donalsonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39845 8,155 $48,588 $108,400 $830 5.0% 28.2% 72.8%