City

Fitzgerald, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ben Hill County  ·  Georgia

👥18,582Population
💰$39,564Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$118,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 34.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White54.4%
Hispanic8.7%
Black34.8%
Asian0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma309 (2.9%)
HS Graduate5,291 (49.2%)
Some College1,149 (10.7%)
Associates1,344 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,135 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,529 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad49.2%
Some College10.7%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,564 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$118,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$706/mo
Total Housing Units8,595
Vacant Units1,002

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Fitzgerald, GA

Fitzgerald is a city in Georgia, located in Ben Hill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,582 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Fitzgerald is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,564 is below the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fitzgerald is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $706 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fitzgerald is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fitzgerald
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31750 18,582 $39,564 $118,000 $706 5.8% 24.8% 60.7%