City

Jesup, GA

4 ZIP codes  ·  Wayne County  ·  Georgia

👥24,038Population
💰$50,533Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$159,222Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 7%Black: 22.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic7.0%
Black22.1%
Asian1.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.92
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma492 (3.3%)
HS Graduate5,696 (38.5%)
Some College2,976 (20.1%)
Associates1,793 (12.1%)
Bachelors1,440 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree2,396 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College20.1%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,533 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$159,222 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units9,911
Vacant Units1,268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Jesup, GA

Jesup is a city in Georgia, located in Wayne County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,038 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Jesup is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,532 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jesup is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,222, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jesup is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.96%).

Jesup, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Jesup
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31545 16,057 $44,260 $146,800 $834 6.3% 23.4% 64.9%
31546 6,931 $65,065 $188,000 $858 8.6% 36.3% 64.8%