City

Hortense, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Brantley County  ·  Georgia

👥4,914Population
💰$44,576Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 5%Other: 1.2%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black5.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,354 (44.5%)
Some College686 (22.5%)
Associates261 (8.6%)
Bachelors305 (10%)
Graduate Degree423 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 22.5%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College22.5%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.2%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.2%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,576 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units2,347
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
53%
About Hortense, GA

Hortense is a city in Georgia, located in Brantley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,914 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Hortense is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,576 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The population of Hortense is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hortense
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31543 4,914 $44,576 $865 3.7% 23.9% 90.2%