City

Lumber City, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Telfair County  ·  Georgia

👥1,811Population
💰$35,144Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.7% Female 58.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.4%Hispanic: 15%Black: 43.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White41.4%
Hispanic15.0%
Black43.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
19%
18–24
14%
25–44
12%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (2%)
HS Graduate483 (51.8%)
Some College201 (21.5%)
Associates44 (4.7%)
Bachelors109 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree77 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 51.8%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 4.7%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad51.8%
Some College21.5%
Associates4.7%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,144 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Rent$444/mo
Total Housing Units875
Vacant Units314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
52%
About Lumber City, GA

Lumber City is a city in Georgia, located in Telfair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,811 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Lumber City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,144 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The population of Lumber City is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 43.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Lumber City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31549 1,811 $35,144 $444 5.9% 19.9% 69.9%