City

Hazlehurst, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jeff Davis County  ·  Georgia

👥14,117Population
💰$38,321Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$108,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.2%Hispanic: 13.7%Black: 14.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White68.2%
Hispanic13.7%
Black14.3%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty28.1% ▲ 181% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma286 (3.8%)
HS Graduate3,120 (41.2%)
Some College1,200 (15.8%)
Associates1,453 (19.2%)
Bachelors544 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree976 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College15.8%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,321 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$108,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$669/mo
Total Housing Units6,141
Vacant Units1,046

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Hazlehurst, GA

Hazlehurst is a city in Georgia, located in Jeff Davis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,117 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Hazlehurst is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,321 is below the national average. Approximately 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hazlehurst 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 $669 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hazlehurst is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hazlehurst
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31539 14,117 $38,321 $108,400 $669 5.1% 20.1% 68.7%